Weekly Editing 5th Grade

Week 1- Monday

John muir was born in scotland in 1838. He lived with his family in a small coastal town and begin his education in the local school. When John was eleven he moved with his family to the united states. The settled on a farm in oklahoma and john soon began to help out with farm choars. When he had free time he loved to wander with his younger brother through the nearby woods a deep love of nature had begun to awaken in him.

Day 2

muir was a good student and a creative thinker. By the time he was a teenager he had win prizes at the state fair for some of his inventions. One of his more unusual creations for example was a device that would tip him out of be each day? Before he finish college muir had the desire to travel. He left school to wander through the northern united states and canada and he made money along the way by working at od jobs.

Day 3

By the time he was 29 muir was working at a carpentry shop in texas. An axident at the shop caused muir to lose his eyesight. Although his vision returned after a month Muirs short blindness changed his life. He decided to spend more time doing the things that mattered most to him and what he loved most of all were nature. He began therefore the first of many walking trips, coverin 1000 miles from texas to the gulf of mexico.

Day 4

From the gulf of Mexico Muir continued his journey by ship. He sailed to cuba then on to Panama and finally to california, where became his home. It was not long after his arrival that Muir first hiked in Californias sierra nevada Mountains. He fell in love with their striking beauty and would go on to devote the rest of his life to enjoying, praising, and protecting the land. The Sierra club, founded by Muir and others, continues that work today.

Week 2- Monday

the war that began with great britain two years ago has now reached our doorstep at the beginning of summer, the red coats began to advance on our nations capital. As we now approach the end of august 1814 british soldiers have taken over washington. The white house, home to my cousin dolley and president james Madison, her husband has been set afire. With her determined spirit Dolley has been a true heroine?

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On august 22, president madison my cousin by marriage left the capital to review our troops. The british moved swiftly to take Washington during his absence. on the 23rd,

dolley packed important documents into trunks that were carted out of the city. Next, she sent the White house silver to the Bank of maryland for safe keeping. when dolley herself finally escaped she carried little more than the portrait of president Washington.

Day 3

dolley has been an inspirational example of bravery and patriotism for our country. More than ever before I find myself bursting with pride at her accomplishments. Dolley was already known for her gist of bringing together politicians and diplomats from opposing sides at her popular, festive gatherings. how wonderful it would be if only our conflict with great britain could be resolved at one of dolleys social evenings.

Day 4

When will this war be over. It seems there is no end in sight yet we must find a way to reach an agreement with great britain. After there dreadful looting and burning of our beloved capital city it is hard to imagine piece with the british. If ever their has been a leader prepared to meet the difficult demands of wartime negotiation it is president Madison with dolleys loyal support I am confident that he shall lead our nation to piece

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Chen put a new tile floor in his kitchen. There are 9 rows of tiles with 7 tiles in each row. How many tiles did Chen use?

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Rosa made 56 cupcakes. She put 8 cupcakes into each box and sold the boxes for $3 each. How much money did Rosa receive?

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There are 10 slices in each loaf of bread. Nancy bought 4 loaves of bread. She used 2 slices to make a sandwich. How many slices of bread are left?

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Marie runs 11 miles in three days. She runs 3 miles on each of the first two days. How many miles does she run on the third day?

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