Captain Richard Philips

What if Captain Philips were to visit CMS on his return trip home? What sould you suggest as a "Welcome Home" gesture for him?

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Pirates in Somalia

Compare the the Time for Kids April 24 issue article "Dangerous Waters" with this video. Tell me an idea you learned from the article that was not mentioned in this video clip.

HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK OF 4/24-4/30

This week we will not do our reading logs. (Yippee!) Instead, you will complete the Atalanta's Race "$2.00 summary" assignment. You have the choice of posting it here, or writing it out on the handout I give you in class on 4/24. This homework assignment will be collected/due Thursday 4/30.

Students Say the Darndest Things

I'm so proud of my students that are blogging! Here's a reward especially for you! I'll reward you with a piece of candy after you 1) watch this clip 2) answer the following question:
What surprised you most from any of these students' responses?

Time For Kids on line

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids

Homework (Bonus points) due by April 24

Answer this question for 10 extra homework points. (That'll double your h.w. grade!)
Due by Fri. April 24 @ 3:00 p.m.

Skim through the Time for Kids I gave you in class Thursday (4/16). Suppose I asked you to read an article orally with great expression and intonation. Choose a sentence to copy, and explain which word/s you might stress, or where would your pitch go up to make your expression sound great !

The myth of the Minotaur

Watch this video! What do you know about Greek myths?