Mrs. Iman's Class
Contact: Katie.iman@sepanthers.org
Phone: 740-774-2003 EXT 71207
Class Facebook Page: http://on.fb.me/1e957I0
Social Studies
Social Studies |
Feb. 17th- 20th
1807- London's Pall Mall is 1st street lit by gaslight.
1813- Pride and Prejudice written by Jane Austen is published.
1932- 1st United States unemployment insurance act goes into effect.
Student Spotlight
Paislee Miller
Paislee enjoys learning about reading and competition cheerleading. Her favorite food is pizza and her favorite drink is chocolate milk. When she grows up she wants to be a teacher.
Dates to Remember/Homework:
There will be no assigned homework. Please check Progress Book to keep up to date on your child's progress.
In Class this Week
This week we will be wrapping up our study on the 13 colonies. Following the colonies, we will begin studying the Declaration of Independence.
Reading: Unit 5 Week 1
Feb. 17th-20th
Weekly Homework
Complete reading log Monday- Thursday night. We are still doing How to Eat Fried Worms.
Study for spelling test this Friday.
Study for vocab test Next Friday.
Essential Question:
What can you discover when you look closely at something?
Spelling
Week 1 Closed Syllables
Main Selection
A Drop of Water
Paired Selection
The Incredible Shrinking Potion
Vocab Strategies
Antonyms
Homophones
Reading Skills & Strategies:
Summarize- short description of the most important events or ideas in the text
Photographs- pictures taken with a camera
Caption- explains a picture
Text Structure (Chronology)- the order in which event happen
Imagery- author's use of language that appeals to the 5 senses
Vocabulary Words:
magnify- to make something look bigger than it really is
cling- to stick closely
dissolves- to pass into a solution with a liquid
gritty- contains very small bits of sand or stone
humid- moist or full of water vapor
microscope- a device for looking at things that are too small to see with the naked eye
mingle- to mix or come together
typical- to show qualities of characteristics of a certain type
Spelling Words: Unit 4 Week 2
blanket | rumbles |
blossom | slender |
dipper | summer |
distant | swallow |
foggy | tablet |
fossil | thriller |
member | traffic |
nodded | welcome |
planner | willow |
plastic | witness |
A Legacy for Equality
Martin Luther King Jr. was an important person in American history because he stood up for what was right. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was growing up, he saw that Black people were treated unfairly just because of the color of their skin. But instead of just accepting it, he decided to do something about it.
We celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day to remember how he worked hard for equality and fairness. Dr. King believed strongly in using peaceful ways to make things better. He thought that love and nonviolent protests could help change unfair rules.
One big reason we remember Dr. King is because of his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. He gave this speech during a big march in 1963 in Washington, D.C. In his speech, he said he dreamed of a world where everyone would be treated the same, no matter what they looked like. This speech inspired many people to join him in fighting for fairness.
Dr. King didn’t just talk about change; he took action. He organized marches, protests, and boycotts to show that people wanted things to be fair for everyone. Because of his hard work, laws were changed to stop unfair treatment. For example, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 made it illegal to treat people differently because of their race.
Even when people were mean to him or tried to stop him, Dr. King stayed strong and peaceful. His dedication to fairness and equality earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. This award is given to people who work hard to make the world a better place.
Martin Luther King Jr. was not just a dreamer; he was also a doer. He believed that even kids could make a difference, so he encouraged everyone to stand up for what’s right. He wanted people to treat each other with kindness and respect, no matter their skin color.
Dr. King’s legacy lives on in the laws that changed because of his efforts. His dream of equality for all is something we still strive for today. When we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’re not just remembering the past; we’re also thinking about how we can make a better future together.
Dr. King’s dream was for everyone to live in peace and harmony. He believed that if we all work together, we can make the world a better place for everyone. So, let’s honor his memory by being kind to one another and standing up for what’s right, just like he did.
Every year, on January 15th, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day to remember all the good things he did for our country. It’s a time for us to think about how we can keep working together to make our communities fair and kind for everyone, just like Dr. King wanted. We do this by treating others with respect, helping those in need, and always standing up against unfairness and injustice. Dr. King’s message of love and equality continues to inspire people all around the world to work toward making his dream a reality.