• a made-up story that could really happen

• the characters act and talk like people in real life

• has dialogue and illustrations

How can you use what you know to help others?

• A prefix is a word part added to the beginning of a word.

• A prefix changes the word meaning.

• Examples : un-, non-, and im-, mean "not" or "opposite of" pre- means "before"

We will have a vocabulary test over the attached words on Thursday, Jan. 15th. Please study at home. We practice them often in the classroom, but it helps greatly if they can read the words and definitions as well.

1. achievement - something that you accomplish

2. apologized - said you were sorry

3. attention - to watch, listen, or concentrate on something

4. audience - a group of people gathered to hear or see something

5. confidence - trust or faith in something or someone

6. embarrassed - to feel shy, uncomfortable, or ashamed

7. realized - understood something completely

8. talents - natural abilities or skills

There will be a spelling test over the attached words on Friday, Jan. 16th. The words are listed on the back of the newsletter.

1. years

2. twins

3. trays

4. states

5. ashes

6. foxes

7. inches

8. files

9. cities

10. ponies

11. bunches

12. alleys

13. lunches

14. cherries

15. daisies