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Make a pirate snack. Slice an orange into wedges. Cut a snack bar into small pieces. Next thread the snack bar onto toothpicks. Stick the toothpicks into the orange wedges for sails. |
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Lesson Plans for Pirates Past Noon
Day 1
Vocabulary Words of the Day
engrave - To carve, cut, or etch a design or letters into
p. 2 - He took out the medallion. It was gold. The letter M was engraved on it.
horizon - the intersection of the earth and sky as seen by an observer
p. 11 - A tall sailing ship was on the horizon.
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Read Chapters 1-2
Answer Comprehension Questions.
Activity - - Draw pirate flags. Go here to see different pirate flags. http://www.cosmosmith.com/jolly_roger.html
Magic Tree House Research Guide Pirates pages 98-99
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Day 2
Vocabulary Words of the Day
raid - A surprise attack by a small armed force; break in; invasion; forced entry
p. 16 - Three hundred years ago, pirates raided Spanish treasure ships in the Caribbean Sea.
shriek - A shrill, often frantic cry; scream; yelp
p. 25 A gleeful shriek pierced the air.
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Read Chapters 3-4
Answer Comprehension Questions.
Activity - Make a treasure chest.
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Day 3
Vocabulary Words of the Day
doom - Inevitable destruction or ruin; trouble; tragedy
p. 28 Or prepare to meet thy doom.
hoist - To raise or haul up with or as if with the help of a mechanical apparatus; lift
p. 34 Hoist 'em aboard!
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Read Chapters 5-6
Answer Comprehension Questions.
Activity - Make a pirate snack, or edible treasure chest.
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Make a pirate snack. Slice an orange into wedges. Cut a snack bar into small pieces. Next thread the snack bar onto toothpicks. Stick the toothpicks into the orange wedges for sails. |
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Make an edible treasure chest. This one was made by cutting a small chocolate cake roll in half. It is stuffed with chocolate coins, small candy, and a lollipop ring. |
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Day 4
Vocabulary Words of the Day
gale - A very strong wind.
p. 43 - "Gale's a-blowin'!" said Pinky.
omen - A phenomenon supposed to portend good or evil; a prophetic sign; warning
p. 48 - "The bird's an omen, Cap'n!" shouted Stinky.
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Read Chapters 7-8
Answer Comprehension Questions.
Activity - Hide a Nestle Chocolate treasure candy. Draw a treasure map to find the "treasure". Roll the map and place it in a bottle. Place a cork on top.
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Day 5
Vocabulary Words of the Day
swoosh - To flow or swirl abundantly.
p. 55 - The parrot swooshed into the tree house.
scribe - A professional copyist of manuscripts and documents.
p. 61 - Oh yes. Many wonderful books. I want to borrow them for our scribes to copy
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Read Chapters 9-10
Answer Comprehension Questions.
Activity - Exchange maps with others in the class. Follow the map to find the "treasure".
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