Week of May 14, 2007
In 1916, a stunt pilot by the name of Ruth Law set an American nonstop cross-country flying record of 590 miles in one day. Ruth Law Thrills a Nation, by Don Brown, is the biography of this brave and adventurous woman.
Your child can review and practice the vocabulary words and definitions for Ruth Law Thrills a Nation by clicking the Java Games link in the Quia activities section below. It may be helpful to print out the list of terms (vocabulary words and meanings) from the game choices page so your child can refer to them as needed during practice. Once your child can easily match the words and definitions, try playing the Columns Game where vocabulary words are used in the context of sentences.
The Useful links section at the bottom of the Class Page features hyperlinks to other sites that contain background materials and enrichment activities that go along with this week's story. These links are provided as an extra opportunity for fun and learning for you and your second grader. Note: The first time you visit Crayola.com you will need to register (it's free). You can have the computer save your password so you won't have to register the next time you visit the site.
Bonus Activity: Look at the links in the Useful links section below. Which one would you use to find out about famous female pilots? Click on the link. Find the name of the first African-American woman pilot. Now, click on her name. Print the picture of the postage stamp that was made to honor her achievements. Bring your printout to school to show Ms. Pellarin, who will give you a prize for your excellent work!
