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*We are working on Greek and Latin roots....you may also use words from "My words"
Students have a word bank related to our William and Mary Revolutionary War Unit!
For the word study contract, students are only to find meanings of words that are new, not words that were included because of spelling!
Reading/Writing- We are studying causal relationships with a focus on Primary Texts in connection to our Revolutionary War Unit from the William and Mary Gifted and Talented Curriculum.
Students did a wonderful job with their persuasive essays and original Little Red Riding Hood Tales!
Persuasive writing samples:
http://old.sandi.net/depts/literacy/student_sample/persuasive/6_ondemand.pdf
http://www.thewritesource.com/studentmodels/ws2k-summer.htm
Achieve3000 is a wonderful differentiated informational text program with engaging articles. We are using this program in class and students can access the website with Differentiated Assignments at home, as well.
SS- We are beginning our study of the Revolutionary War!
Time Zones
http://www.wartgames.com/themes/geography/timezones.html
Night Sky Website- Thanks Sam!
http://astroviewer.com/interactive-night-sky-map.php