An American aircraft that participated in a famous World War 2 mission is restored and flies again after decades of dispute over its ownership. The restored aircraft takes its first flight in 2017, 74 years after its role in a critical World War 2 mission. It will now be housed in a museum for public viewing.

1. Unit 6: Achievements Weekly Theme: Good Citizens Selection 3: Title: An American Hero Flies Again Author: Time for Kids

2. Genre: Nonfiction Article – gives information about real people, places, or things. Comprehension Strategy: Analyze Text Structure Comprehension Skill: Chronological Order

3. Phonics: Decode Words with Final /ər/ Spelling Focus: sister, sailor, dollar, toaster, winter, doctor, later, dancer, mayor, writer, silver, cellar, trailer, December, author Review Words: resell, prepay, unwrap Challenge Words: circular, editor

4. Key Vocabulary: historical – having to do with the past dispute – a disagreement or argument automatically – done without thought or control requirements – things that are necessary

5. Vocabulary Skills: Word Parts: Greek Roots **Many English words have word parts that come from other languages, such as Greek. Examples: tele means “far away” bio means “life” graph means “write”

6. Word Work: Grammar Skills: Adverbs That Tell How An adverb describes an action verb. Adverbs can tell where, when, or how an action takes place. Some adverbs answer the question How? Most end in –ly. Example: Jim yelled loudly.