It’s October 8. 
Today is “Alvin C. York Day.”  He was the most decorated American soldier in World War I.  Can war really make people great?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   A hummingbird weighs less than a penny.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.”  --George Washington Carver (American scientist and inventor)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:  accentuate (verb) – This word means to highlight or give emphasis to something.  Which skills of writing do you tend to accentuate when “showing,” not “telling”?

Book Fair Day!!!

 

Block 1 - Finish Family Story and begin Getting Superpowers

 

Blocks 2, 3, & 4 - Review parts of speech with focus on nouns. Call It Courage book study