HISTORY/ LITERATURE/ ELA WEEK OF 2/15-2/19

Hope that everyone enjoys their Monday: No School
Box tops are due by February 25th

HISTORY: This week we will be using maps to discuss Nehemiah's Journey and Alexander the Great.

LITERATURE: We are starting a new book! "Detectives in Togas"

We will be reading and discussing Chapters 1 & 2

ELA:  In Practice Island - we will work on sentences 41-48.

Spelling words for the week: 

 1.    detective -  an investigator whose function is to obtain information and evidence to solve crimes

 2.    toga – the loose outer ferment worn by citizens in public (in ancient Rome.)

 3.    fracas -  noisy fight

 4.    consternation dismay; sudden dread that results in confusion

 5.    infuriated - greatly angered

 6.    stragglers- lingerers

 7.    patrician – member of noble Roman Family

 8.    soothsayer - fortune teller

 9.    involuntary  - without intention

 10.                       unkempt = neglected, messy

 NO Spelling Tic Tac Toe  this week. However, the words must be written 3 times each - each night.

I would like for students to spend time on their project for  "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe."  This project is worth 2 Test Grades. This project cannot be thrown together at the last minute.