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Assign ArticleMonday, November 30, 2015 at 10:56 am
Mrs. LoweArticle Comprehension: 1) What is Oxford Dictionary's 'Word of the Year?' What were some of the other words they considered? 2) Why did they decide to pick an emoji instead of a word? 3) Why did they pick this particular emoji from the thousands that are available? Critical Thinking Challenge: What emoji do you like using the most? Why?
Oxford Dictionaries 'Word Of The Year' Is . . . An Emoji?
We all know that life without emojis, (the small digital icons that we use ad nauseam) would be extremely boring. Hence, it is only fitting that the editors of the prestigious Oxford English Dictionary chose the emoji with the tears of joy as its 'Word of the Year' for 2015.Assign ArticleMonday, November 30, 2015 at 10:53 am
Mrs. LoweArticle Comprehension: 1) When is Thanksgiving celebrated? What does it commemorate? 2) What are some of the fun traditions observed on this holiday? 3) Which one do you like the most? Why? Critical Thinking Challenge: What new tradition would you like to add to Thanksgiving? Why?
The History Behind Some Of Our Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions
Tomorrow, November 26th is Thanksgiving, one of the most popular holidays on the American calendar. Celebrated on the last Thursday of every November, the day commemorates the 1621 harvest reaped by the Plymouth Colony after a harsh winter. While food and family remain at the forefront of the celebrations, several new traditions have been introduced over the years. How did all these fun rituals begin? Read on . . .Join Class
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