American Symbols Part 3: Definition and Example Context Clues

Use context clues and text features to learn new vocabulary while studying why the U.S. Capitol building is a symbol that represents the United States with this interactive tutorial.

This is part 3 in a six-part series. Click below to open the other tutorials in this series.
Resource ID#: 210010 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Students
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: context clues, vocabulary, civics, symbol, U.S. Capitol Building, definition, example, strength, dome, independence, courage, protection, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Original tutorials - Grades K-5

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