Spring Newsletter April 1-5

Spelling Words

Upcoming Events

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April 2 – Last day to turn in money for fundraiser April 5 – Vocabulary test April 9 – Spring pictures April 12 – Spelling test April 19-22 – Easter holiday Vocabulary Words:

Homework: Study vocabulary words – Practice using words in a sentence correctly. Study spelling words *Work a few lessons on classworks

What We are learning this week: Reading

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Writing

Understandi ng Vocabulary in Literary Texts

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Narrative Writing

1.factory-a building where goods are manufactured or assembled mainly by machine. 2.satisfactory-fulfilling expectations or needs, acceptable 3.sympathy-feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune 4.apathetic-showing or feeling no interest 5.solar-relating to the sun 6.parasol-a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun 7.statue-a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially, one that is life-size or larger 8.stationary-not moving or not intended to be moved 9.estate-an extensive area of land in the country, usually with a large house, owned by one person or family 10.temporary-lasting for only a limited period of time, not permanent 11.tempo-the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played 12.attempt-to make an effort to achieve or complete 13.subterranean-existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface 14.terrace-a eve; paved area or platform next to a building; a patio or veranda 15.territory-an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state

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