It’s February 27. 
Today is “National ‘No Brainer’ Day.”  What are three pieces of advice you’ve been given that could be classified as ‘no brainer’ advice?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   Maine is the only U.S. state whose name is one syllable.  Do you think this unique fact counts as an eminent** characteristic?

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Tricks and treachery are the practice of fools that don't have brains enough to be honest.”  --Benjamin Franklin (American inventor)

**Vocabulary Word of the Day: eminent (adjective) – this fancy descriptiveword means distinguished or worthy of fame.  Who is the first author you read whose books made him/her worthy of being called an eminent writer?

 

Writing Day!! (I know it's Wednesday but....) The Star Spangled Banner - Do you know the words? Do you know what the words mean? When and why was it written? All of these questions will be answered today. NBT - Ch 7 - 12 Vocab & Questions