Conference Week

Due to conferences Monday and Tuesday and school holiday on Wednesday - Friday, there will be no vocabulary list or puzzle of the week this week! No homework this week other than nightly reading. Thanks!

Busy busy week!

Hello all! We have a lot going on this week! Here are some important dates/events to take note of: Tuesday-Explorer Test. Study your explorer process grid. You will be responsible for completing a process grid for the following explorers: The Native Americans, Alexander the Great, Leif Erikson, Christopher Columbus and Herman Cortez. Additionally, there will be three essay questions related to the information regarding explorers presented in class by Ms. Okimoto and Mrs. Rigsby. Thursday-Ms. Okimoto's reading groups have book projects due. Students should have ready to submit a book project based on the novel study book as well as an independently read book. Project options have been made available to students. Friday-Explorer projects due! Work time in class will happen on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Project components include: Biography, expedition plan, field guide, journal and map. Also on Friday--Field trip to Bunnicula! Fall Festival 4pm-6pm! Due to the high volume of assignments and responsibilities there will be no puzzle of the week this week! Have a great one!

Vocabulary list #8

Here is a list of this week's vocabulary words. Students are responsible for knowing the definition, correct spelling, and correct usage for each word. 1. aggressive 2. associate 3. deceive 4. emigrate 5. flexible 6. glamour 7. hazy 8. linger 9. luxurious 10. mishap 11. overwhelm 12. span

Spanish Explorers

How did Spanish explorers change the Americas? Name specific people, dates, and events. (Use your notes from the video)

Perspective

Today we read the book Encounter by Jane Yolen. It told the story of Christopher Columbus' arrival in San Salvador from the perspective of a young Taino boy. Recount the details of the story that showed a very different opinion of exploration than other views we have examined. Formulate your response into a well-written paragraph.

Vocabulary words

Our vocabulary test scores went down a bit this last week. Please study your words this week and be ready for our Friday quiz! You must know how to spell the word, the definition, and how to use it properly in a sentence. This week's list: 1. blunder 2. cancel 3. continuous 4. distribute 5. document 6. fragile 7. myth 8. reject 9. scuffle 10. solitary 11. temporary 12. ecosystem

The 3 Gs of Exploration

We have been discussing explorers in our Social Studies unit. Yesterday we discussed that many explorers set off on their adventures motivated by either Gold, God, or Glory. Think about those reasons. Name a fourth reason why explorers may have been motivated to find new lands and explore the unknown.