Reminders/announcements:

Science fair posters must be in by Wed. the 17th because of the great number of entries throughout the school. This is only one day before, but if it presents a problem please let me know this week. The school will let me reserve a couple of spots, but they want to have everything set up to ensure ample space for everyone.

Johnny Tremain Fluency contest coming up! You will get your page assignment tomorrow and then you can practice as much as needed to have wonderful reading fluency when we read on Wednesday and Thursday.

Valentines notes went out last week with a class list on them. We will have shortened classes and then return to homerooms for the afternoon on Friday. We chose some great learning activities that will be oodles of fun!


Vocabulary
ardent- (orduhnt) adjective eager; filled with enthusiasm and feeling
cavorting -(kuhvawrtihNG) To run or leap about in a playful manner.
dawdled- verb wasted time; lingered; take one's time
enmity- (EHnmuhtee) noun a feeling of hatred; animosity
gait- (gayt) noun A manner of moving (in the case of our book a horse's walk)
gluttony- (gluhtuhnee) the act or habit of eating or drinking too much
knave- (nayv) noun a tricky deceitful fellow, a dishonest person
militia- (muhlihshuh) noun troops that could be called out in times of emergency
sorrel- (sawruhl) noun,adjective A horse of a brownish orange to light brown color.
suave (swov) adjective Having a pleasant manner and style; smooth.

Fifth grade spelling (ending in 'en' or 'ize')
Broken
Frighten
Specialize
Organize
Shaken
Fertilize
Awaken
Realize
Loosen
Summarize
Criticize
Forgotten
Modernize
Stolen
Generalize
Memorizes
Frozen
Civilize
Flatten
Straighten

Alternate List (difficult textiles/clothing, foods, flowers)
Tangerine
Suede
Gardenia
Calico
Frankfurter
Tuxedo
Angora
Cardigan
Damask
Cheddar
Magnolia
Denim
Hamburger
Cantaloupe
Satin
Currant
Leotard
Cashmere
Hyacinth
Camellia