Mrs. Siders
Oct. 20th-24th
UNIT 2 WEEK 4
Genre Study 2
Important Dates :
Oct. 24th - Report Cards Go Home
Oct. 31st -Halloween Party
We are starting to learn about animal adaptations!!!
Genre: Historical Fiction
made-up that takes place in the past
has illustrations that show historical details
characters and events may be made-up
Essential Question:
Why do people immigrate to new places?
Vocabulary Strategy: Similes
A simile compares two very different things.
It uses the word "like" or "as"
Example: Her cheeks were like red roses
Vocabulary Words:
We will have a vocabulary test over the attached words on Thursday, Oct. 23rd.
We practice them often in the classroom, but it helps greatly if they can read the words and definitions as well.
arrived - got to where you were going
immigrated - came to a new country to live
inspected - looked at something closely and carefully
moment - a very short amount of time
opportunity - a chance for good things to happen
photographs - pictures taken with a camera
valuable - worth a lot of money or means a lot to someone
whispered - spoken in a very quiet voice
Spelling Words:
There will be a spelling test on Friday, Oct. 24th. The words are listed on the back of the newsletter.
scrubs
screams
scratch
scrape
screen
spread
splash
spray
streak
strength
strong
squeak
three
throw
thread
Comprehension Skill: Theme
The theme of a story is the author's message
To identify the theme, think about what characters do and say.
Look for key detail in the actions and words of the characters
Homework
Homework will be sent home on Monday, Oct. 20th. Please be sure that your child read it once each night and bring it back each day. They receive a grade for this, and it helps them to stay on track with their reading.
How to contact Mrs. Siders
Phone- (740) 774-2003
Email- carrie.siders@sepanthers.org
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