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Vocabulary: Study for vocabulary test on power verbs--TEST tomorrow! Vocabulary List 1 (first three weeks of school): engage = having your full attention compare = to observe what is the same about two or more things. contrast = to observe what is different about two things. quote = to repeat or copy a group of words from a text determine = to decide or get the answer. explain = to teach me or show me; tell me the steps. predict = to say what will happen before it occurs. summarize = to give a quick statement of the main point of something. support = to back up with details. describe - to give details, to paint a picture with words. formulate = to create, to put together. infer = to find out the hidden meaning. trace = make a list of something in order, usually historical. analyze = to break down into understandable parts. evaluate = to assess for value. Vocabulary: Choose 5 words from your list and give clues to help someone figure out the meaning. TEST is on Thursday.
Spelling: Quiz on List 2 (dict =speak and bio = life); only 10 questions TOMORROW! *Please get behavior form signed and return with red folder/Alston or green folder/Alwardt. Thank you! -Mrs. Alwardt Reading Homework:
Read two short passages. On the lines provided, paraphrase what the passages are about (use your own words). Use your Reading notebooks for two examples. We took a Vocabulary List 1 Quiz today. There will be new Spelling and Vocabulary words on Monday. -Mrs. Alwardt Assessments to study for: Reading Quiz: Vocabulary List 1 Quiz on Thursday, August 12th. Spelling Quiz: List 1 Root Words from audi (hear, listen) and auto (self) Quizon Wednesday, August 11th. Communication folders go home with students on Tuesday, August 10th. Please return the folders Wednesday, August 11th so I can prepare them for the following week. Thank you! -Mrs. Alwardt Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year at Powers Ferry Elementary!
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