Language Arts
~ no spelling test this week
~ read 20 minutes.
~ The Hand of Robin Squires assignment for ch.9-11, found below, is due tomorrow
Here it is:
1.) Match the vocabulary word in the following list with the proper definition below – aloof, scuttle, plunder (pg.47); booty, mutilated (pg. 48); fastidious, mirth (pg. 52). Write each word and then its proper meaning out in your notebook. PLEASE watch your spelling!
•things taken from the enemy in war; things seized by violence and robbery;
•at a distance; withdrawn; reserved;
•cut or tore off or destroyed a part of a living body;
•cut a hole or holes through the bottom or sides of a ship to sink it;
•hard to please; easily disgusted;
•rob by force;
•merriment or gaiety accompanied by laughter;
2.) What happened to pirates if they got caught?
3.) What do you think it meant when Edward said to Robin, "I see you have found your sea legs," on pg. 50?
4.) Why was Robin surprised at how warm it was on the island?
5.) Study the diagram on pg. 59, and carefully read Robin's description of his father's plan. How does the vault work? Why does Edward think his treasure will be safe there?
6.) When you read the last two paragraphs of Chapter 11, did you have a sneaky feeling that the so-called "inviting" beach wasn't as peaceful as it looked and that something was about to happen? Why?
Math
~ finish work not completed in class
Social Studies
~ finish current events worksheet using www.popmagazine.com as a source for articles. We have been working on current events in Social Studies, and after class discussion, worksheets are distributed. I will be collecting duotangs after several classes, and work needs to be kept up-to-date.
COMING UP...~ Parent Teacher conferences are tomorrow, March 31, from 7-9, and Thursday from 9-11. There is a sign-up sheet at my door.
~ Scholastic Book Fair in the library this week as well
~ no school on Friday April 2 and Monday April 5
~ there will be a banner raising for the recent Middle School basketball victories tomorrow afternoon at 1:15.
PLEASE REMEMBER...~ Phys Ed is on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, and gym clothes are necessary for the class.
