Over the next few weeks we will be focusing on writing a persuasive paper.  We have been working on topic sentences, body of a paragraph, and closing sentences in our writing lessons. 

We have finished reading "Tales of Despereaux"!  We will be reading short stories between now and the CRCT and then we will be reading "James and the Giant Peach." 

Just a few reminders:

1.  Please remember to sign behavior logs every night. Please just sign one night at a time. 

2.  Your child needs to read every night.

3.  Our next Vocabulary Test is February 23rd.  The words are listed here.

Thank you!

K. Curtis

 Vocabulary List (Test February 23rd)

1.    blossom : a flower or group of flowers; the state or time of flowering

2.    collide:  to bump into hard, come together with force; to clash

3.    constant:  never stopping; happening over and over again

4.    content:  pleased with or accepting of; not wanting anything else

5.    distract:  to draw attention to something else or cause to turn aside; to confuse or disturb

6.    drought:  a long time without rain; a prolonged shortage 

7.    exist:  to be found or to be real

8.    foul:  unpleasant to the senses; dirty, clogged, or polluted

9.    inspire:  to stir the mind, feelings, or imagination

10. noble:  of high birth or rank; outstanding , of good moral character

11. policy:  a plan, set of rules, or way to act; a written insurance contract

     12. quiver:  trembling or shaking motion

     13. reference:  a source of information, or aid

     14. sketch: to make a rough, quick drawing

15. slight:  small in size or degree; not much; not important

16. tidy:  neat and in good order