Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Current Topics of Study and Vocab for Jan. 31 to Feb 11

In reading, we are learning about different genres of fiction including tall tales, myths and science fiction. We are beginning to discuss plot development and the ways conflict affects the characters in books.

In math, we are finishing up data analysis and will soon move on to geometry.

In science, we have finished weather and will soon move on to studying ecosystems.

In social studies, we are working on writing our own Declarations of Independence.

Here's the list for the current two weeks. We will test on the meaning of these words on Feb. 11. Please help your student study these words at home.


·         Available….adj…easy to get; ready to use
·         Bondage…n…the state of being a slave
·         Donate…v…to give to those in need
·         Establish…v…to set up or begin
·         Evade…v…to keep away from; to avoid being caught
·         Liberate…v…to free
·         Numerous…adj…a large number; very many
·         Occasion…n…a particular time
·         Oppose…v…to be or act against
·         Prohibit…v…to forbid by law or order
·         Pursue…v…to chase
·         Reassure…v…to comfort
·         Reluctant…adj…unwilling; not wanting to do something
·         Superior…adj…a person of higher rank
·         Yearn…v…to want very badly

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