Ronald Reagan Library Field Trip

Spelling List #28

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. polytheistic- believing in many gods
2. atheist- one who believes there is no God
3. thermal- relating to heat
4. objected- expressed a feeling of disapproval
5. obstacle- something which stands in the way
6. obsolete- out of date; no longer in use
7. obsession- a feeling or idea that a person cannot get rid of.
8. obstinate- stubborn; unyielding
9. objective- something aimed at; a goal
10. obnoxious- very unpleasant; offensive
11. obliterated- removed all traces of; destroyed
12. drudgery- something hard or uninteresting
13. crockery- pottery; earthenware
14. quicken- to make lively or active
15. enlighten- to make more informed

Reading Vocabulary-

1. cauldron- a large metal pot with a lid and handle
2. abide- be able to tolerate something or someone
3. indignantly- angered at someone or something that is wrong or feeling anger or scorn
4. civil- courteous and polite
5. contemptuously- without respect; in a rude manner

Spelling List 27

Spelling and Vocabulary List-

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

Spelling Challenge List:

1. really
2. receive
3. recommend
4. relieve
5. repetition
6. rhythm
7. safety
8. scene
9. secretary
10. sentence
11. separation
12. shepherd
13. similar
14. spirit
15. straight
16. success
17. surprise
18. toward
19. tried
20. twelfth
21. valuable
22. whether
23. whose
24. writing
25. yield

Spelling List #26

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. convenient-easy to use; near at hand
2. periphery- the outside edge
3. hypothesis- a scientific assumption
4. hypocrisy-pretending to be what one is not
5. intervene-to come between
6. hypochondriac-a person who worries unnecessarily about his health
7. revenue-income
8. antecedent-happening before/ the word to which a pronoun refers
9. alternative-a choice between two possibilities
10. persistent-refusing to give up
11. antiseptic-a substance which prevents infection
12. unavoidable-not able to be prevented
13. antibodies-substances produced by the body to prevent disease
14. eulogy-speech or writing in praise of a person or thing
15. omnipotent-all-powerful

Museum of Tolerance

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Few people may know the actual story of this traditional holiday!  Patrick was born in Scotland around 380 AD.  He was captured and sold into slavery in Ireland, where he became a Christian.  After escaping captivity, he returned home, only to return BACK to Ireland to preach the message of the Gospel!  Woah!!  He died around 460 AD after serving his captors, the Calts and Druids, for many, many years.  Actually, Patrick used the 3-leaf shamrock to illustrate the Trinity!  Neat huh?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Spelling List #24

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. alias- an assumed name
2. alternative- a choice between two possibilities
3. alibi- an excuse
4. alien-- foreign; entirely different
5. alternate- to take turns
6. antecedent- happening before; the word to which a pronoun refers
7. ante-meridian- pertaining to or taking place in the morning
8. surplus- quantity or amount over
9. systematize-to organize according to plan
10. emphasize- to call attention to
11. civilize- to bring out of a savage condition
12. dependent- relying on another for support
13. persistent- refusing to give up
14. evident- easy to see
15. absorbent- capable of taking in

Reading Vocabulary-

1. auspicious- promising success
2. consternation- alarming dismay or concern
3. eulogy- a formal speech in praise for someone who has passed on
4. derelict- a person unable to care for themselves
5. pernicious- harmful

Yard Sale and Goodwill Fundraiser!!!

THIS WEEK SATURDAY!!!  Please donate your gently used items for our Yard Sale!!  Any items not sold will be donated to Goodwill.  

Any uneeded stuff lying around your house to our "Yard Sale" to raise money for our class trips!!

• Clothes, shoes, baby clothes, hats, accessories
• Books, DVD's, CD's, Shelves
• Electronics, tools, small furniture
• Toys, bikes, sports equipment

NO LARGE FURNITURE PLEASE

Items may be dropped off at the school as early as TODAY!!!!! Get rid of all that needed stuff!!!!

Graduation Pictures Reminder!!

Spelling List: Week 20 List 20

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. vacate- to leave
2. evacuate- to remove from a dangerous area
3. vacant- empty
4. diversion- a turning aside from a course or activity; a pastime
5. introvert- to turn inward; a person who concentrates mostly on his own thoughts and feelings
6. extrovert- to turn outward; a person who is outgoing and interested in others
7. versatile- able to turn from one thing to another easily; having several skills
8. adversary- an opponent or enemy
9. exceed- to be more; to be greater than
10. extension- an extra part or addition
11. excessive- too much; more than enough
12. expanded- made larger
13. external- having to do with the outside
14. exempt- free from obligation or duty
15. exterminate- to completely destroy
16. defenseless- without protection
17. fruitless- without profit; unsuccessful; having no results
18. needless-unnecessary
19. powerless- without power; helpless
20. peerless- without an equal; matchless

Spelling List: Week 19 List 19

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. vocation- a special calling; one's occupation
2. convocation- a special assembly or meeting
3. evoke- to call forth; to draw forth
4. provoked- stirred into action; irritated
5. revoked- repealed; canceled
6. advocate- a person who pleads for the cause of another; a lawyer
7. vocal- oral; uttered by the voice
8. unify- to combine into one
9. unilateral- one-sided
10. permanent- lasting
11. perforate- to make holes through
12. extravagant- too much; wasteful
13. extracurricular- outside the regular course of study
14. percentage- a part of a whole expressed in hundredths
15. juvenile- pertaining to young people

Reading Vocabulary:

1. dubious- doubtful; uncertain; questionable
2. morass- a wet, swampy bog; something that traps and confuses
3. deft-skillful; nimble
4. paltry- ridiculously or insultingly small

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.