Vocab
retreats revolution strategy
foe formal
The zoo killed a gorilla because a child fell into the exhibit. However, many people who thought it was unfair for the gorilla started a revolution.
What is the setting of the story?
William Hays joins the Continental Army;
fight the revolution against England
Molly comes with
Who was the general (leader) of the Continental Army?
George Washington
Which U.S. state is also a country?
a. Arkansas
b. Georgia
c. Connecticut
d. Vermont
e. Maine
a. Arkansas
b. Georgia
c. Connecticut
d. Vermont
e. Maine
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are ____________ sports figures in tennis. Everyone will know them forever for their smart tennis __________.
gushed plunged strategy
magnificent legendary
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are legendary sports figures in tennis. Everyone will know them forever for their smart tennis strategy.
Washington's army had some problems at Valley Forge in the winter. (Name 2)
(1) very cold, feet almost froze
(2) no blankets or warm clothing
(3) shoes had holes
(4) got sick, dirty camps
(5) not enough food
How did Mary get her nickname? What is it?
Spell the word correctly.
(varied)
The dean of the university was saddened by COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, many students couldn't have a __________ graduation. When they finally did, the dean __________ with emotion, crying about how proud she was of the students.
gushed magnificent shimmering
formal legendary plunged
The dean of the university was saddened by COVID-19. Due to the pandemic, many students couldn't have a formal graduation. When they finally did, the dean gushed with emotion, crying about how proud she was of the students.
What happened at Valley Forge in winter? (there are 4-5 details, but name 3)
(1) very cold, feet almost froze
(2) shoes had holes
(3) No blankets, warm clothing
(4) not enough food, got sick
Describe the British army in 3 details.
- black fur hats - waistcoat
- black boots - wool coats
- sword - musket
- drums - fifes, trumpets
What is a musket?
Kobe Bryant and Shaq O'neal have been ___________ for their whole careers. It was a ___________ rivalry that fans loved to watch. The winner was always the person who __________ forward, even though it was going to be difficult.
plunged formals foes
shimmering strategy magnificent
Kobe Bryant and Shaq O'neal have been foes for their whole careers. It was a legendary rivalry that fans loved to watch. The winner was always the person who plunged forward, even though it was going to be difficult.
Weather conditions at Valley Forge were difficult. How did the Americans overcome it? (2 ways)
(1) Molly brought them water
(2) Soldiers took off their clothes
Molly had to fire a cannon for her husband. Why?
He was injured/shot by a musket.
Solve this analogy.
rude : kind :: light : _______
isolation : _______ :: parties : social
rude : kind :: light : dark
isolation : loneliness :: parties : social
In history, the British had to fight against the American __________. America had planned a ___________ to make the British __________. They had to stop them from crossing the __________ rivers.
shimmering magnificent strategy
retreat formal revolution
In history, the British had to fight against the American revolution. America had planned a strategy to make the British retreat. They had to stop them from crossing the shimmering rivers.
How did George Washington reward Molly?
Made her a Sergeant in the Continental Army
The British army were surprised by the American army for 2 reasons. What were they?
(1) They didn't fight like farmers
(2) One soldier was a woman
Which do you prefer? (explain with structure)
(varied)