It’s May 9. 
The second week of May is “Wildflower Week.”  What is your favorite wildflower?  Ever tried to grow it in your backyard?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   The Indian Paintbrush wildflower seed is so small that you could plant an entire acre with just several handfuls.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “A flower cannot bloom without sunshine, and man cannot live without love.”  --Max Müller (German philologist**)
**Vocabulary Word of the Day:  philologist (noun) – a philologist studies both literary texts and historical documents, establishes their authenticity, and interprets their meaning.  Do you think being a philologist would be an interesting job?

Happy "1 Day Until the Talent Show!" Author study today. (NOT ANGRY BIRDS) Review what final copies look like. Journal - Abandoned Lion, Tiger And Hyena Cubs Form Unusual Bond. Prove your answer using text evidence. End of class we will go the book fair.