Reading/Writing
The main character of Reading to the Trees was....
Jesse
a 2D shape enclosed by at least 3 straight lines
polygon
spell the compound word that tells the day you were born
birthday
Name the 4 spheres of earth
geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere
explain the difference between needs and wants giving 1 example of each
need: what we must have to maintain life (water, houses, education, etc.)
want: things we desire to have (candy, devices, car, etc.)
What type of literature are we studying?
Fantasy
Which type of triangle has 3 equal sides?
equilateral triangles
spell the compound word that means heavy rain
downpour
This week, we learned about humans interacting with which sphere?
atmosphere
system of rules for a country, state, city, etc. and the people who make and administer them
government
How did the trees feel?
lonely
rectangle or square or rhombus
spell the compound word that means a shaking of the ground
earthquake
What is it called when humans release particles into the air (from factories, cars, etc.) that makes the air less pure?
air pollution
An autocracy is a type of government where 1 person has all the power--name one of the two types of government done this way
monarchy (kings/queens)
dictatorship
Who else came to listen to Jesse read?
neighborhood kids
Which quadrilateral has only 1 pair of parallel sides?
Trapezoid
spell the compound that means land where not a lot of people live (not a city)
Has air pollution been a problem just in modern times?
no, it has been an issue for a long time
What is it called when we buy the latest items or things we want?
consumerism
What is persuasive writing?
writing to convince someone to see things the way you do
Which triangle has no sides that are equal in length?
scalene
spell the compound word that means the glass on the front of a vehicle
windshield
What are 2 ways humans cause air pollution in modern times?
vehicle (cars, trucks, trains, planes, etc.) exhaust, smoke from cooking, factories (smog), etc.
What is the type of government that we have in the United States of America?
representative democracy (the people elect officials)