Journeys
Officer Buckle and Gloria: What is the principal's name? Why do you think the author named her this?
Mrs. Toppel
She isn't very careful
What does the word "obeys" mean?
Make a sentence using this word.
To follow a rule, law, command, etc.
I can help fish breathe....
gills
What are abbreviations?
The names of days, months, and places of proper nouns that can be shortened.
Take out some of the letters and write a period at the end.
What is the largest canyon in the world?
The Grand Canyon is the largest canyon in the world. Located in Arizona, it is massive, with an elevation of 2,600 feet and a length of 277 miles.
Officer Buckle and Gloria: What causes the huge accident?
Banana Pudding
What does the word "attention" mean?
Make a sentence using this word.
the way a solider stands up straight.
Chicks do this...
hatch
Say aloud the proper noun for each abbreviation:
- Nov.
- Canton St.
- Tues.
- Kg.
- November, ...Street, Tuesday, Kilograms
What is the hottest desert in the world?
The hottest desert in the world is the Sahara desert. Located in Africa, the average temperature is around 30°C (86°F), but the hottest temperature ever recorded is 58°C (136.4°F).
Officer Buckle and Gloria: What arrives at the police station the next day? What do all the children's letters have?
Envelopes filled with thank you letters
Drawings of the accident
What does the word "enormous" mean?
Make a sentence using this word.
very big; huge
I'm a safe place to live...
shelter/habitat
What is a persuasive essay?
An essay that is meant to convince you of the writers' opinion.
What is the largest active volcano in the world?
Hawaii’s Mauna Loa is the largest active volcano in the world.
Safety at Home: What genre is this story?
Readers' Theater: a story that has been written for readers to read aloud.
What does the word "speech" mean?
Make a sentence using this word.
something a person says to a group of people
I have six legs...
insects
When writing your opinion, you need at least 2 reasons and supporting details or examples. What are linking words you can use?
"so, also, because" to link opinions to reasons
How long does it take to get to space if you go straight into the air?
It would only take one hour to drive to space if you could go straight up in the air.
Safety at Home: Think of one of the safety tips Alexa and Jake talk about.
- Get low and go!
- Escape plan : a safe meeting place to wait for your family
- STOP, DROP, ROLL
Additional Vocabulary: thumbtack
Make a sentence using this word.
a short pin used to attach things to walls or boards
How is a life cycle of a frog the same or different from a bird?
Baby birds are not born with feathers. As they grow, feathers start to cover their bodies. Tadpoles or young frogs, hatch from eggs. As they grow, they get ready to live on land.
Brainstorm: If you could become class president... Why should your classmates to vote for you? Give two reasons and 2 examples/details
This should be your own thoughts!
How many beats does your heart pound each day?
Your heart beats about 115,000 every day.