Story:  Elena (Week-Ending 9/5/14)

Spelling Words: Words with /s/, /z/, and /sh/
1. percent
2. absence
3. years      
4. refused
5. ancient
6. pressure          
7. machine 
8. notice
9. scene
10. station
11. social
12. special
13. parachute
14. specialty
15. detention
16. constitution
17. advertisement
18. advise
19. cities

20. chalet

Vocabulary Words:
21.  revolution a sudden and complete change of government, often by overthrow
22.  determination strength of purpose
23.  mocking making fun of; insulting
24.  plunged dived, or fell rapidly
25.  ravine a deep, narrow gap in the earth
26.  condolences expressions of sympathy or comfort

Options: Pick one of the following Monday-Wednesday: (spelling test on Thursday)

Open House is on Tuesday, 8/26 from 6:00-7:30pm.
Please come to visit your student's classroom and don't forget to sign-up for conferences!
I look forward to seeing you there!

Grade 5, Theme 1, Dear Mrs. Parks  Vocabulary Words
ridiculed	made fun of
dignity	proud, calm, and controlled behavior
counsel	to give advice and support
potential	qualities that make the development of a talent, power, or skill possible or likely
inspire	to make someone want to do something and feel excited about doing it
correspondence	letter writing, or letters written
mentor	a wise, caring advisor Spelling Words Vowels before r 1. parts 8. backward 15. squirrel 2. history* 9. border 16. harmful 3. warning 10. prepared 17. charms 4. declare 11. harsh* 18. disorder 5. despair 12. research 19. favored 6. shirt 13. carnival 20. remark 7. learning* 14. particular

Grade 5, Theme 1, Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family  Vocabulary Words
audition	a tryout to test the ability of an actor or a musician
sonata	a musical composition, usually in several movements or sections
accompanist	a musician who plays music to support the main part
accompaniment	music played to aid and support the main musical feature
grimaced	expressed pain, annoyance, or disgust
simultaneously	happening at the same time Spelling Words Words with long o and long u 1. soul 8. stole 15. continue 2. smoke 9. prove 16. issue 3. move 10. produce 17. ego 4. clue 11. juice 18. argue 5. fruits 12. drove 19. cruise 6. lose 13. Tuesday* 20. toll 7. chose 14. rescue

"Sees Behind Trees"

Walnut is a Native American boy who cannot shoot an arrow because of his poor eyesight. He must be able to shoot an arrow to pass a tribal test which will earn him the name of a man. Walnut learns that he possess amazing senses other than sight that will help him pass the test.

Focus Skills- Narrative Elements: The narrative elements of a story include the plot, the setting, and the characters. The plot is a sequence of related events in a story. At the center of the plot is a conflict, or problem, that the main character must solve. The turning point determines how the problem will be solved. Strategies-Literary Forms: A genre is a literary form. Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, and Drama are types of literary form. Each genre can be used for a different purpose - to entertain, persuade, inform, or teach a lesson. Sees Behind Trees is historical fiction because the setting is a real time and place in the past.

Vocabulary: quiver - a case for carrying arrows tread - the act, manner, or sound of walking moss - a tiny, delicate, flowerless, plant that grows in clumps on trees and rocks sternly - in a harsh or strict manner exaggerate - to make something appear greater than it really is compose - to settle down or become calm

Spelling - words with long a, e, i 1. stayed 11. believes 2. brain 12. tonight 3. thief 13. increased 4. meat 14. explained 5. flight 15. slightly 6. style 16. payment 7. delighted 17. brief 8. daily 18. tray 9. breathe 19. byte 10. meanwhile 20. raise Challenge words: 1. tight 2. type 3. remain 4. chief 5. pleaded

Think and Respond:

1. Why does Walnut's mother speak sternly to him when she tries to teach him to shoot? Why and how does her attitude change?

2. How does the author show you the way Walnut sees?

3. What important lesson does the weroance teach when she gives Walnut his new name?

4. Do you think you might judge people differently after reading this story? Explain.

Join us for the 6th Annual Collier Chili Cookoff!

Friday, August 8th
5:30-6:00 Chili entries delivered to Collier Cafeteria
6:00-7:00 Chili sampling and judging
7:00-7:30 Announcement of winners

Here’s how it works:
Chili entries can be delivered to school at 5:30pm in a crock-pot. You might whip up a tried-and-true family secret recipe or maybe you’ll try something new out of your latest cooking magazine. Entries can be vegetarian or loaded with meat, beans or no beans, mild, medium, or three-alarm – it’s up to you. We ask that you bring along a serving spoon, but the PTA will provide bowls and spoons for sampling.

Families can arrive at 6:00 for chili sampling and judging. Families pay $5 and that includes bowls, spoons, and voting rights for each family member. There is no charge for families entering a pot of chili. Drinks and Treats will be available for purchase. The PTA Board will have a calendar of events to preview and information about the school year. Judging will wrap up at 7:00, we will tally the votes, and winners will be announced. Winning pots in each category will win a Family Pak to the Monster Mash Carnival!

Students who attend, whose teachers are there with a pot of chili, will receive Monster Mash Fast Passes!! So don’t miss this!!

In Theme 1 - Look Inside - students will learn about young people who discover their strengths and abilities. Students will be encouraged to look in themselves and examine their own unique attributes.

In "The Hot and Cold Summer" Rory's and Derek's summer plans did not include spending time with a new "visitor" named Bolivia. The boys make a pact not to speak to Bolivia. When Bolivia's pet parrot escapes, the boys discover that Boliva may be interesting.

Focus Skill: word parts Root - a word that may or may not be able to stand alone as a word. Examples: care is a root for careless; clude is a root for include. Prefix - a word part that is added to the beginning of a root Suffix - a word part that is added to the end of a word. Strategies - Point of View: First-Person - narrator is character in story Third-Person Limited- narrator is not in story and only tells what only one character observes, feels, thinks, and knows Third-Person Omniscient - narrator is not in story and tells what more than one charachter observes, feels, thinks, and knows

Vocabulary: commotion - a burst of noise and confustion authority - a person who has special knowledge: and expert exhausted - very tired; fatigued incredible - so strnage or unusual as to be unbelievable vow - a serious promise or pledge souvenir - something kept as a reminder of a special time or place

Spelling Words - words with short vowels: 1. master 11. above 2. ahead 12. does 3. build 13. advantage 4. front 14. business 5. meant 15. sweater 6. bread 16. plastic 7. ready 17. balance 8. busy 18. limit 9. quit 19. among 10. mother 20. dozen Challenge words: 1. activity 2. building 3. heavy 4. biscuit 5. purpose

Dear Parents,

We’ve had a great first couple of days in 5th grade!

Thank you so much for all of the school supplies!  It will help out tremendously throughout the year.

A couple of things I need to mention:
1) I sent home a project for moon journals.  Students will be required to create a journal and record their observations of the moon each night for one month.  They should be able to see a full cycle.  I will give students a reference sheet and explain all of the moon phases on Monday.  This way they can label correctly.  Please read the instructions.  The due date for the journals is September 5th.
2) Planners will come home daily.  Please initial your child’s planner each night after they complete their homework.  It is very important to their success!
3) We have a field trip scheduled to Flandrau Planetarium on 8/22 and we need parent drivers.  If you are able to volunteer, please let me know as soon as possible.  The cost is $5.00 per child.

Thanks for sharing your great kids with me!

Sincerely,
Mrs. DeBough