Don't Forget!! Parent Teacher Conferences!

Parent Teacher Conferences are on Thursday, January 29th, and Friday, January 30th!  I am so excited to spend time with all of the parents of my amazing class!!  Please let me know if the time slot that you are currently in will not work, and we can arrange a different time.  Thank you for all of your support and encouragement this year!  I look forward to talking with everyone!

Spelling List: Week 18 List 18 Homework

Homework tonight!! Write ALL words 3 times!

Spelling List: Week 17 List 16

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

Spelling List:

1. sentimental- marked by tender or romantic feelings
2. assent- to express acceptance of an opinion; to agree
3. resentment- a feeling of having been wronged
4. sensitive-easily influenced or offended
5. obstructed- blocked; hindered
6. destruction- total ruin
7. contrast- a great or striking difference
8. contrary- opposed; opposite; completely different
9. controversy- a dispute; an argument
10. nonprofit-working without the intent of gaining income
11. noneffective- not bringing about the desired effect
12. noncommittal- not revealing one's opinion
13. nondescript- hard to describe; not any kind in particular
14. noncontagious- not catching; not able to carry illness to another
15. capitalistic- pertaining to the private ownership of property

Reading Vocabulary-

1. distraught- upset; distressed
2. emanate- to flow out; to radiate
3. impenetrable- inaccessible;indestructible
4. omnipotent- all powerful; supernatural strength
5. trepidation- anxiety; fear

Spelling List: Week 16 List 15

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

Spelling List:

1. salvage- to save something after it appears to be lost
2. salve- a healing ointment
3. conscious- knowing; aware
4. inscription- that which is written or engraved on stone, paper, or metal
5. manuscript- written or typed version of a book (as opposed to printed)
6. circumference- the distance around a circle
7. circulation- continuous movement around from one place to another
8. paraphrase- a rewording of the meaning
9. paramount- supreme; dominant; most important
10. paradox- a statement that seems to say two opposite things
11. indulgence- the act of being permissive; leniency
12. correspondence- communication by letter
13. reverence- a feeling of deep love and respect
14. proficiency- skillfulness; expertness
15. urgency- a need for action

Reading Vocabulary:

1. aberration- change from the normal
2. myopic- nearsighted; short sighted
3. obliquely- indirectly
4. perturbed- troubled; upset
5. precipitously-abruptly; steeply
6. wheedle- to plead; to coax

Research Reports due today!!

Here is the rubric that I will be using to grade your final drafts!!!  Good luck!!

Criterion	Poor 5-25 pts	Fair 25-40 pts	Good 40-50 pts
Content & Development 50 pts	Poor - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.	Fair - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.	Good - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Criterion	Poor 5-25 pts	Fair 25-40 pts	Good 40-50 pts
Organization & Structure 50 pts	Poor - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair - Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement.	Good - Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.
Criterion	Poor 5-25 pts	Fair 25-40 pts	Good 40-50 pts
Format 50 pts	Poor - Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. - Paragraph is inadequate/excessive in length.	Fair - Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under word length.	Good - Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Criterion	Poor 5-25 pts	Fair 25-40 pts	Good 40-50 pts
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 50 pts	Poor - Paper contains numerous grammatical,   punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use   of some jargon or conversational tone.	Good - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.

For every day late, the research paper will have 5 points taken off for a total of a ¼ of a letter grade.