60 Presidents and American Symbols: Supplemental Guide 3B | A Clever General
Vocabulary Instructional Activity
Word Work: Convince- In the read-aloud you heard Washington say, “Meanwhile, my job here
will be to convince the British general, General Howe, that we are too
strong for him to attack.” - Say the word convince with me three times.
- To convince means to make a person agree to something or believe
something is true. - Amanda was able to convince her parents to let her have a pet
hamster. - Tell about a time you were able to convince someone of something.
Try to use the word convince when you tell about it.
[Ask two or three students. If necessary, guide and/or rephrase the
students’ responses: “I was able to convince to/that... ”] - What’s the word we’ve been talking about?
Use an Acting activity for follow-up. Directions: Choose one of the
scenarios and then think about how you might convince your parents
or caretakers to let you have it or do it. Turn to your partner and act out
what you might say to your parents or caretakers.
- get a pet
- go to a friend’s house to play
- watch the DVD of your favorite movie
- cook your favorite meal
- go to the library
- get a new backpack
- [additional suggestions from students]