Halloween

This week, you get to use the classic starting line "It was a dark and stormy night" to write your own spooky Halloween story! Be creative!

It was a dark and stormy night....

One step at a time...

In the book "A Long Walk To Water", Salva uses his uncle’s strategies to help guide him through much of his life. He constantly reminds himself to manage things ‘bit by bit, one step at a time’.  

How might Salva’s philosophy help you in your life? Give some examples of when you might need to take things one step at a time.

Dictionary Day

Dictionary Day is celebrated on October 16 in honor of Noah Webster. The objective of this day is to emphasize the importance of dictionary skills and to improve your vocabulary.
Webster was born on October 16, 1758 and he is considered to be the "Father of the American Dictionary." Noah Webster began to write his dictionary at the age of 43 and it took him 27 years to finish it.

Find FIVE new words in your dictionary. Write the definition for each word, then use each new word in a sentence.

Columbus Day

Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October in the United States. This holiday commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492.

• Pretend that you are an explorer and want to take an expedition to an unknown land. You will need money to finance your adventure. Write a letter to a king, queen, president, or a wealthy person to ask for help to finance your adventure.

National Book Month

 

October is Nation Book Month. The purpose of National Book Month is to encourage readers of all ages to enjoy books.

• What is a book that you recommend that other children your age should read during National Book Month? Explain why this is one of your favorite books.