9/7 Wednesday

1. Game Time-This is a pretty fun vocabulary/word-building game. See what level you can get to on 8 Letter Game!

2. Pre-Test-Let's take a pre-test and see where we are at!

3. Blind Kayaker - Meet Erik.

Credit: Mike Dove/Travis Brown

He's blind, but it doesn't hold him back. He's an amazing example of what's possible when you just go for it!

Please scan through his story and watch a video on his adventures. After watching, answer the following questions (courtesy of the NY Times Learning Network) on a blank piece of paper. Make sure to rewrite the questions AND answer in full sentences.

1. WHO is Erik Weihenmayer?
2. According to the article, WHAT is Mr. Weihenmayer known for?
3. According to Mr. Raker, WHAT has Mr. Weihenmayer done that is even more impressive than climbing Mt. Everest?
4. HOW does Mr. Weihenmayer plan to add to his accomplishments?
5. HOW did Mr. Weihenmayer first learn to navigate the rapids?
6. WHERE does he plan to carry out his most challenging feat?
7. WHY does Mr. Weihenmayer say that this feat is “10 times scarier than the scariest thing he’s ever done”?
8. WHEN have you overcome obstacles and tried something truly challenging?

4. Channel One-We are going to watch Channel One news. Afterwards, you are to got to your Social Studies google doc and answer the following questions about the newscast. Remember to use complete sentences, and fully explain your answers.

1. What were the stories on today's newscast?

2. Which story did you find most interesting?

3. What was interesting about this story?

 

 5. SS Vocabulary-Head over to this link and look over your words. 

6. Review-Let's review what we have covered so far...

7. Weekly Assignment- You will be placed in groups and given the name of a continent. You will then use your netbooks to find the information needed to answer the following questions. The assignment will be due on soon. You should put all of your info. into Google presentation.

CONTINENT QUESTIONS:

1. What is the name of your continent?
2. How many countries are in your continent?
3. What is the most populous country in your continent?
4. What is the least populous country in your continent?
5. What is the weather like in your continent?
6. What are some of the different languages spoken in your continent?
7. What are some of the landmarks found in your continent?
8. What are some of your continent's natural resources?
9. How big is your continent compared to the other continents?
10.What are some of the rivers, mountains, deserts, and other geographical features found in your continent?