1. gain
2. cream
3. sweet
4. safe
5. past
6. reach
7. kept
8. gray
9. field
10. break
11. east
12. shape
13. steep
14. pray
15. pain
16. glass
17. west
18. cheap
19. steak
20. chief
21. graceful
22. descent
23. athletic
24. knead
25. activity
Once you have read Akiak, see if you can identify the following story elements:
26. problem
27. event #1
28. climax
29. event #2
30. resolution
All students will be responsible for the following vocabulary words as we read Akiak. How many do you already know?
31. rugged
32. musher
33. vowed
34. checkpoint
35. volunteer
36. blizzard
37. whiteout
38. refuge
39. burrowed
40. experienced
41. layover
42. squinted
43. courageous
44. connecting
45. comparing
46. qualities
47. unusual
48. disadvantage
49. particular
50. decision
Mrs. B
- 4th/5th Grade
- From the University of California, Davis, I graduated with a BA in English Literature (major) and Teacher Education (minor). While at UCD, I competed on the swim team and was a yearbook staff writer. From the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, I earned a Master's Degree in Education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. While at the University of the Pacific I also wrote and received a grant for a literacy project and for a travel project. I possess a Clear Multiple Subject teaching credential with Supplementary Authorization in English from the State of California. I have passed the examination for California Teachers of English Learners (CLAD/CTEL) in all three domains. In addition, I am classified as a 'NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher'. For eleven years I have taught fourth grade (and I love it!) My education experiences also include 5th, a 4th/5th combination class, K, 1st, high school varsity/jv sports coaching and a unique & rewarding experience supervising incarcerated dual diagnosis developmentally disabled adults in math and reading activities. I am so excited to work with you this year!!