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“Catching Up with Lewis and Clark”

glistening The falling snow was glistening under the streetlights like glittery confetti.

glistening sparkling; shining

journal Jess kept a journal to write stories about her many adventures.

journal book in which one records ideas and details about special events

superb Jessica has done a superb job of being prepared for class.

superb outstanding; of high quality

diaries Maria and Nicole keep diaries to write about their thoughts and feelings.

diaries small books for personal writing

former President Clinton is the former president of the United States.

former changed from what it used to be

bison The bison is the Saint Ursula School mascot.

bison animal similar to a buffalo