READING
We continue our study of Island of the Blue Dolphins. Chapters 6-9 will be our reading focus this week. The students will be meeting in small groups to discuss and write about situations that cause great sadness. This emotion is an important theme of the story.
WRITING
The students will respond in writing to journal prompts and comprehension questions this week in class.
SPELLING/VOCABULARY
The students will have a spelling/vocabulary quiz on Wednesday over the words from last week. Please see your child's agenda or last week's blog for the word list. The spelling and definition of the following words will be assessed next Wednesday, May 9th.
anchored, beckon, gorge, abalone, nettles, mesa, retreat, vow, league, forbade
