Tuesday, November 11, 2014


It’s November 11. 
Today is Veteran’s Day.  How many American holidays where we hang the flag outside our homes can you name?


Trivial Fact of the Day: Even though they are not very fragrant, fish are used to make soap.
Interesting Quote of the Day:  "This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave." --Elmer Davis
(American News Reporter and Author)

Vocabulary Word of the Day:  dirge (noun) – use this noun as a synonym for a sad, mournful song, like the ones you might hear at a funeral.  What’s the saddest song you’ve ever heard?
Veteran's Day
Tuesday
Tuesday is a newsela day. Check to make sure you have taken ALL of the quizzes.  Finish reading A School Play.  Read The Jacket and create a story pyramid foldable. We have been studying story pyramids for the last 2 weeks. You guys need to show off what you know by taking a TEST on Thursday.

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