Did you know the word "Tennessee" comes from a Cherokee Indian name? It comes from Tanasi, which was the name of a major Cherokee town in southeastern Tennessee.

This week the students will begin their discovery of the Native American tribes of Tennessee. They will also receive their first project of the year. Visit the Native American Project tab at the top of the page for more information. In addition to beginning social studies, students will continue working on opinion writing in class. Author's purpose will be the comprehension focus this week.