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 action word means to highlight or give emphasis to something.  Which skills of writing do you tend to accentuate when “showing,” not “telling” in writing?

Wonderful Wednesday!!!
 20 minutes of Call It Courage reading. We will discuss things from the novel that might be confusing. Read Ch. 3. Wednesday, vocabulary practice.  Finish revising and editing Courage essay AND begin final copy.