It’s October 7. 
Today is “World Smile Day.”  C’mon, celebrate right now…I dare you.  Who do you know who doesn’t smile enough?

 

Trivial Fact of the Day: Chewing gum while peeling onions will keep you from crying.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”  --Wayne Gretzky (Canadian hockey player)

Vocabulary Word of the Day:  winsome (adjective) – Use this word to describe someone who is appealing in appearance.  Look around.  Other than your teacher, who are the three most winsome people you can see from your seat? 

Happy Terrific Tuesday!! 

Today, we are going to start with Newsela.  We are going to read it as a class; then, y'all will answer the questions on your own. I will reset twice.  Take your time and read the questions carefully.  Your rough draft should be finished because we are going to begin revising and editing. Don't forget that I am checking vocabulary today.