The Gold Rush

Expository Nonfiction:presents and explains information or ideas

Fact or Opinion?• By 1849, the gold rush was under way.

• The gold rush was the most exciting time in American history.

Facts:

•Tell what is happening or what has happened

•Can be proven

Opinions:

•Tell how the writer or speaker feels about something

•Cannot be proven

•May include words such as in my opinion or I think.

Fact or Opinion?

• Prospectors should have the right tools to do their jobs well.

• Gold miners used a pan and water to separate gold from dirt.

• Most women who came to the gold fields did not look for gold. They cared for their families, grew vegetable gardens, or took jobs in nearby towns. Women sometimes made money cooking or doing laundry for miners. I think working in the mines would have been the most exciting way to earn a living.

VocabularyVocabulary

AbandonedPart of speech-Adjective

Syllables-a-ban-doned (3)

Definition-Deserted or left behind

Sentence-My abandoned twin cried at the gas station.

Synonyms-deserted

Rugged

Part of Speech-Adjective

Syllables-rug-ged (2)

Definition-having a rough, rugged , uneven or broken surface.

Sentence-I found a piece of rugged sandpaper.

Synonym-Tough

Sandpaper

Profitable

Part of Speech-Adjective

Syllables-prof-it-a-ble (4)

Definition-Bringing advantage or monetary gain.

Sentence-The artist’s business was so profitable that she became a millionaire.

Synonym-Moneymaking

Beckons

Part of speech-VerbSyllables-beck-ons (2)Definition-Attracts or

lures by tempting with something desirable.

Sentence-The ocean beckons scientists to study it’s mysteries.

Synonyms-Signal

Fares

Part of speech-Noun

Syllables-Fares (1)

Definition-Money paid for a ride on a bus, train, or airplane.

Sentence- I hate paying the fares for riding in the train!

Multicultural

Part of speech-AdjectiveSyllables-Mul-ti-cul-tur-al.(5)Definition-Showing the varied

customs, religions, or beliefs of different people.

Sentence-The multicultural feast had food from many different countries.