Read Aloud
What country did Fivel come from in Bridge To America?
Poland
Solve.
56 x 19 = ?
1,064
What is Ellis island?
The largest immigration station in the United States.
Who has a birthday is in March?
Jack!
What is the difference between renewable energy and nonrenewable energy?
Nonrenewable resources are natural resources that cannot be replaced/replenished after they are used.
Renewable resources are natural resources that CAN be replaced/replenished after they are used.
In The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind, what were the names of William’s two best friends?
Geoffrey and Gilbert
It takes 3/10 of a pound of coffee beans to make a large pot. How many pounds of beans are needed to make four large pots? Answer must be a mixed number.
1 2/10
OR
1 1/5
What is the difference of an immigrant and a refugee?
An immigrant is a person who is entering a country from another to make a new home. A refugee is a person who has moved to a new country because of a problem in their former home.
Can you name the two people who have birthdays in February?
Gemma and Sarah!
which of the following is NOT an example of a renewable resource?
A. Water
B. Coal
C. Oil
D. B and C
D.
What does Isabel trade her trumpet for in Refugee?
Gasoline
What’s the unit fraction of 5/8?
1/8
Fill in the blanks,
“No taxation without _______!”
Brilliant
Brave
Beaming
What is an invasive species?
Invasive species are non-native plants, animals, and diseases that cause harm to the environment, human health and the economy.
What is the name of the ship Josef’s family boards in Refugee?
The St. Louis, the German ship.
What weighs more?
A 12 pound bag of rocks or a 200 ounce bag of rocks?
200 ounces of rocks
Explain why someone had to change their name when coming to America as an immigrant. Why was this difficult for some?
Someone might change their name in order to make it sound more American, to fit in with the local community, or simply because it was good for business such as a higher chance to get hired from an employer.
This was difficult for some because they are leaving a piece of them behind.
I have two syllables in my name, I have a dog named Murphy, and I’m really good at baseball.
Who am I?
Kevin!
Which of the following is NOT a good conductor?
A. Iron
B. Copper
C. Plastic
D. None of the above
E. All of the above
C.
What was on the handkerchief in Number The Stars, and what was the purpose of this?
A chemical to disguise smell for the dogs.
Emily bought 3 pounds and 4 ounces of ground beef for dinner. Her mother said she only needs 8 ounces of ground beef. How much extra ground beef did Emily buy?
44 ounces of extra ground beef.
Fill in the blank
First and second class passengers enjoyed quick inspection and departure upon arriving. Third class passengers, called _______ numbered the most and were in worse conditions.
Steerage
Name our school core values and give an example of at least one.
1. Persevering
2. Respectful
3. Inclusive
4. Responsible
Give an example of an invasive species we reviewed in class and how they harm our environment.
Answers may vary.