Main Idea
The Constitution of the U.S. has been amended several times to allow more citizens the right to vote. The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, extended voting rights to former slaves. The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, gave women the right to vote. In 1971, the 26th Amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years and older, changing the requirement that voters must be 21 years old.
The Constitution has been amended several times to grant more citizens the right to vote.
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh....John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.
Why could Anastasia be sobbing?
John doesn't want to be with her.
They are going through a breakup.
I forgot my English book because I didn't put it in my backpack last night.
Cause: I didn't put it in my backpack last night
Effect: I forgot my English book
A person who is afraid of spiders has arachnophobia.
What does arachnophobia mean?
Fear of spiders.
Where did Ms. Dale go to college?
BYU!
Soccer is know in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped onto the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice on his stomach and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down in the garbage can and arranged loose pieces of trash over it. As he plopped down on the couch, he let out a sigh and picked up his controller.
What can you infer about this situation?
Kyle was hiding his report card from his parents because he had bad grades.
The dog was hungry, so I fed him two bowls of dog food.
Cause: so I fed him two bowls of dog food
Effect: The dog was hungry
Some liked her laconic speeches. Then again, others preferred longer and more detailed orations.
What does the word laconic mean?
short, brief.
True or false, Ms. Ellie has a pet cat.
FALSE.
You have heard of assassins in the movies, but have you ever heard of an assassin bug? As their name indicates, assassin bugs are bugs that kill other bugs. These sneaky creatures lie in wait for their next victim. When an unfortunate bug crosses their path, the assassin bug stabs the poor victim with its beak and injects a toxin. This toxin dissolves the tissues inside of the other bug. When the inside of the bug is dissolved, the assassin bug sucks out the dissolved insides of the other bugs. Although we think of the spider as sitting in their web waiting to kill their prey, the spider is one of the favorite meals of the assassin bug. But even the assassin bug isn't safe. They are known to kill and eat each other. Some examples of assassin bugs are the wheel bug, conenose, and one known as the big bedbug.
The assassin bug is a bug that kills and eats other bugs.
Tanya couldn't believe that they got into a fight over something so dumb. Trying not to smile in a way that showed she thought this fight was stupid, she reached her hand out pleadingly to her boyfriend. They had planned for their date a long time ago and she wasn't going to let a silly fight mess it up. She already made the mistake they were now having a fight over and she didn't want it to ruin their date. Couldn't he just forget about it for tonight?
What do you think that Tanya could have done to upset her boyfriend prior to their date?
Something related to date plans, like booking the wrong tickets, seats, place, date, etc.
Something minor that happened earlier in the day between them.
After the raccoon bit her, we had to take her to the hospital.
Cause: After the raccoon bit her
Effect: we had to take her to the hospital
His aphasia did not hinder him. In other words, his inability to speak didn’t stop him from effectively communicating with others.
What does aphasia mean?
Inability to speak or loss of language.
How many siblings does Ms. Dale have?
6 siblings.
The Statue of Liberty is one of the most popular tourist sites in New York City. This lovely lady was a birthday gift to our nation by France in 1886. It was built by Auguste Bartholdi, a French sculptor, and took nine years to complete. It is made from copper, resulting in its green color because of the oxidation from evaporating seawater. Without the pedestal, the statue itself is as tall as a 15 story building. She has become the symbol of freedom and democracy. This was very true for the immigrants that came to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Statue of Liberty was the first thing they saw from the ships as they arrived. It was designated a National Monument in 1924. Today, the Statue of Liberty is a favorite tourist site for families. To reach the crown, which has seven spikes representing the seven oceans or seven continents, you must climb 354 stairs or ride an elevator. Once you arrive in the crown, there are 25 windows from which you can view the surrounding scenery. If you are ever in New York City, it is a history lesson waiting for you to explore.
The Statue of Liberty is a famous and interesting tourist site in New York City.
Emma sat, bent over and looking down, waiting outside the principals office. Her mother wouldn't care at all that the reason she got in trouble was for protecting her best friend. She was never going to be allowed to go to the dance on Friday. It was so unfair. Maybe she should lie to keep from getting into trouble, since she only got involved to help her friend. Maybe the principal would talk to her but not tell her mom.
What was Emma hoping the principal would do?
She was hoping the principal wouldn't call her mom or give her a consequence because she was defending a friend.
Unless she finds a replacement, she will be fired.
Cause: Unless she finds a replacement
Effect: she will be fired
Given the paucity of resources, the people were forced to move on.
What does the word paucity mean?
small quantity
How many years did Ms. Ellie go to college?
6 years.
Although you don't start earning credits for graduation until high school, what you learn in grades 1‐8 can affect your chances of successfully earning those credits. Basic math, reading, and grammar skills are learned in elementary and middle school. So if you don't learn the basic skills in these subjects, you will most likely not be successful in high school math classes such as Algebra and Geometry or in English I‐IV. You will even have problems passing classes such as Chemistry because you won't have the math skills needed. So, as you can see, what you learn and the grades you make in elementary and middle school are just as important to your future as high school.
Basic skills learned in elementary and middle school are needed to be successful in high school.
Abby was heading out when she saw them. They looked like a nice, friendly group, but appearances can be deceiving. Last night the whole group had been on social media telling a pack of lies about her. She wanted to cut school today, but her mom made her go. When she walked into her first class, she wished the ground would swallow her up.
What do you think happened in her first class?
Staring, talking, laughing, gossiping, looking at posts on social media.
She set fire to the curtain first before the whole house burnt down.
Cause: She set fire to the curtain first
Effect: before the whole house burnt down
He often was tenacious. For example, one time he climbed a mountain in a brutal storm, even after losing his food and supplies.
What does the word tenacious mean?
Persisting, keeping a hold on something.
What sport do Ms. Dale and Ms. Ellie coach together? (Bonus if you can guess what position we each played)
Softball.
Coach Dale played catcher.
Coach Ellie played center field.