January 31 Update

This week, students began working on their Colony brochure. Using the knowledge that we've learned in class about New France, Acadia and the 13 colonies, students are making an information brochure about a colony which they are creating, including a map and information about the economy, language and system of government.

Over the weekend, students can practice these spelling words:

List 29
WordPractice SentenceType
bonusMy mom will receive a bonus.Basic
betweenI think something fell between the cushions.Basic
ratherI would rather be fishing than swimming.Basic
totalThe total number of hikers exceeded expectations.Basic
strengthEveryone was surprised at his brute strength.Basic
workedShe worked until the job was done.Basic
insistI will have to insist that you bring your coat.Basic
tombThe mummy's tomb was already open.Basic
finaleThe show's finale shocked everyone.Basic
similarThese two computers are similar.Basic
adjectiveThe word brave is an example of an adjective.Basic
textbookI will buy that textbook online.Basic
jungleThe jungle is a mysterious place.Basic
factoriesThere are more factories being built.Basic
combustibleThat gasoline is highly combustible.Challenge
characterMy favorite character was an oversized elephant.Challenge
frighteningLightening can be frightening.Challenge
succumbWe would eventually succumb to his demands.Challenge

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