Monday, April 3, 2017

Mon., Apr. 3rd, 2017

TRIVIA: This American writer was born on this date in 1783. He wrote such classics as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle.

7th Grade:
Indicate whether each sentence below is TRUE or FALSE. If the sentence is false, change the underlined word to make the sentence true.
1. Mountain men supplied furs to companies for making hats. 2. The region of the Pacific Northwest became known as Oregon Country. 3. Wagon trains could take the Oregon Trail to both Oregon and Texas. 4. Joseph Smith led the Mormons into Utah.

8th Grade:
Read the statements below and determine who or what is “speaking.”
1. “I was the dictator of Germany who vowed to restore Germany to its former glory.” Who am I?
2. “I was the fascist ruler of Italy who improved the economy and restored order to the country.” Who am I?
3. “I was an alliance between France and Britain during World War II.” What am I?
4. “I was the dictator of the Soviet Union who killed and imprisoned millions of people who opposed my policies.” Who am I?
5. “I was an alliance between Germany, Italy, and Japan during World War II.” What am I?