You are going to love Wings for the King! It is a play that tells the story of a king who wants to fly to distant lands and see the world. His loyal subjects bring him wings and other flying inventions. But only the gift of books satisfies the King’s search for knowledge.
Words to Know:
admiringly with wonder, pleasure, and approvalpermit to let, allow
scoundrel an evil, dishonorable person; villain; rascal
subject a person under the power, control, or influence of another
worthless without value; good-fornothing; useless
Homework:
Monday: (R)workbook p. 105 (SS) Re-Read Ponce de Leon passage and complete the quiz.Tuesday: (R) workbook p. 107 (SS) Re-Read Verrazano passage and complete the quiz.
Wednesday: (R) workbook p 108 (SS) Re-Read Champlain passage and complete the quiz.
Thursday: (R) workbook pp. 109-110 (SS) Re-Read DeSoto passage and complete the quiz.
Announcements:
1.Gator Gala #3 is January 27th for all students that have earned 50 or more GB’s!
2.The GVE Social Studies Fair is February 4th in the gym.
3. Our students of the week are Destiny and Laura.
4. The GVE Word of the Week is CONVERT: Change from one system to another.
Weekly Websites:
Ponce De Leon: http://fcit.usf.edu/florida/lessons/de_leon/de_leon1.htmGiovanni Da Verrazzano: http://www.pocanticohills.org/explorers/verrazano.htm
Samuel De Champlain: http://library.thinkquest.org/4034/champlain.html
De Soto: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/explorers/page/d/desoto.shtml
Extra Practice:
It's going to be a great week!
Thanks,
Mrs. Telford
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