Lesson 12: Blood on the River
Assignment 1
Super Sentences
Use the definition and graphic organizer to plan and write Super Sentences for provisions and pierce. You can choose to capture key details from today’s reading, or you can choose to write your sentences using a different topic. Make sure each sentence has a subject and verb and at least two additional details.
pro · vis · ions open, closed, suffix
Provisions is a plural noun that means a supply of food or other things that are needed.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | provisions | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
pierce vowel team
Pierce is a verb that means to push through.
| Verb | When | ||||
| Subject | pierce | Where | |||
| How | Why | ||||
Assignment 2
Written Response
Think about cause and effect and explain the following: What do you think caused the Native people to attack the fort? Why do you think they chose to attack now? Start your paragraph with: “It is my opinion that the Native people attacked the colonists because…” Give several reasons to support your point of view.