Spelling for January 25-29

Please begin studying the words below. If you are unsure of the meaning of the words, please take a moment to look them up in the dictionary. Webster has an excellent online dictionary at http://m-w.com .
communication
confront
vocation
equality
appointed
accident
affair
assembly
approach
accuse
applause
affection
accompany
assign
appreciate
accurate
association
apparent
accustomed
assistance

Ms. Reid's class for January 25-29

The students will be taking a grammar test to cover Unit 3 and all previous information on Tuesday, January 26.

The students will also be writing their first persuasive writing speech as they prepare for a mock election. Ask them what I'm talking about!

We are continuing to read The Janitor’s Boy in literature and apply the skills we discussed in the first part of the year. We will begin to look for different of story elements as we read. This past week we looked at personification, simile, and metaphor.

Homework
Monday
Grammar Test tomorrow!
Tuesday
Your persuasive essay is due Thursday.
Wednesday
Don’t forget your persuasive essay and your stuffed animal!
Thursday
Have a lovely evening!
Friday
Have an excellent weekend!

Stuff Folder: Check page 12 in the Interactive Notebook for new papers over the next week. You should also see Tuesday’s test before the end of the week.

Miss Cox's Week of January 25-29

Students will be having a combination of Social Studies and Health for the week. Monday through Thursday will be devoted to the study of relationships and communication. Friday, January 29th will be our special Greek and Roman Festival day! Students should be prepared to bring their traditional dress and traditional food. Please e-mail me if you have any questions.


Homework:
Monday: Interactions w/s
Tuesday: Label activity
Wednesday: Geometry activity with family member
Thursday: bring costume/ food for Greek and Roman Fest
Friday: Greek and Roman Fest!