Mighty Jackie, the Strike-Out Queen

Today we read the story of Mighty Jackie, the Strike-Out Queen.  Students should reread this selection for homework tonight, and they are expected to return the pink story sheet with an adult signature. Vocabulary words will also be on the selection test over this story.  The vocabulary definitions are shown on the back of the pink homework sheet.  Students WILL be allowed to look at the vocabulary definitions during the selection test.  

We also enjoyed listening to Marla Lewis's song, "Mighty Jackie, the Strike-Out Queen."  The fun song can be played at home if you click on this link. http://www.broadjam.com/artists/songs.php?artistID=59803&mediaID=392669.  You may have to "Add the song to your cart, " but it is FREE.  It is located at the bottom of the song list by Marla Lewis.  It's truly worth a listen!

Click here to find out more information and the "true" story about Jackie Mitchell:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BOeWojWUkE

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-woman-who-maybe-struck-out-babe-ruth-and-lou-gehrig-4759182/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYHwhRVPvyU&t=32s


We also worked on learning our Unit 2 Spelling words for the test on Friday.  These words all have long vowel sounds, and we completed Spelling workbook pages 7-8 in class.

Here are our Spelling Links to help you at home:
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