1) A Strange New Land:August 11, 1609 - August 21, 1609

• English
• 4th Grade

A Strange New Land:

August 11, 1609 - August 21, 1609

horrible; awful

1. expedition
2. dreadful
3. despise

journey; excursion

1. expedition
2. dreadful
3. despise

loathe; hate

1. expedition
2. dreadful
3. despise

Jason was the ______ student leader during the field trip.

1. torment
2. treacherous
3. appointed

The cat likes to ______ the dog by sitting in front of the dog’s food dish.

1. torment
2. treacherous
3. appointed

The _____ thieves stole a dozen paintings from the museum.

1. torment
2. treacherous
3. appointed

Use expedition in a sentence.
Definition- a journey or trip

Use torment in a sentence.
Definition- cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering

Use appointed in a sentence.
Definition- decided on beforehand; chosen

A simile compares two things using the words “like” or “as.” What simile does Elizabeth use to describe the prayers that were being said during the hurricane?

According to Elizabeth, Gabriel Archer is a:

1. Funny but lazy man
2. kind and polite man
3. quiet and mysterious man
4. dreadful and unpleasant man

Why is Elizabeth’s family in the New World?

1. Papa and Mama want land
2. Papa is an explorer
3. Papa is hiding from the police in England
4. Mama’s sister came to the New World and asked Mama to join her

What is the “puzzle” Elizabeth hopes to solve?

Elizabeth recounts the hardships and obstacles faced by the settlers so far. What are some of the hardships the settlers have dealt with while on the ship and on land?

Imagine you are Elizabeth and you are writing a letter to Caleb. Write a short paragraph describing your experience in the New World so far.