Ahoy, Mates!

This week in language arts we will be going on a pirate adventure.  After reading Discovering the Atocha last week, we will be learning about other sunken ships, including The Titanic.  We will also be reading some fun fiction stories, such as the Pirates Don't Change Diapers series by Melinda Long.  We will be designing our own "Treasure Island" maps, and our fun unit will conclude with the showing of Walt Disney's Treasure Island which was originally released in 1950 as Disney's first all-live action feature.  It is based upon Robert Louis Stevenson's timeless tale of buccaneers and buried gold.  Since this movie is rated PG, I will be sending home a permission slip for viewing.  Shiver me Timbers!!!