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11/20/2024

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 Dear Parents, Today in class we did the following: □ 1. RWN Pages 352, 359 □ 2. Homework: Q uiz Review Worksheet Name: ______________            Class: 502/503/504                                      Number: _____ 1 sacrifice   _____a change to fit new conditions 2 heaves   _____containers for carrying water 3 adaptation   _____resembling a large building for storing aircraft 4 abundance   _____the feeling of looking forward to something 5 canteens   _____scary or threatening 6 hangarlike   _____to give up something important for a reason or to help others 7 convergence   _____protected from cold or heat 8 insulated   _____coming together from different directions 9 anticipation

11/19/2024

 Dear Parents, Today in class we did the following: □ 1. Vocabulary words 11 – 20, RWN page 351 □ 2. Homework: Vocabulary words 11 – 20 x 3, defs x 1, 5 sentences using a vocabulary word 1.       unknown (adj.): not known or familiar 2.      shuddering (v./adj.): shaking with fear or cold 3.      hangarlike (adj.): resembling a large building for storing aircraft 4.      horizon (n.): the line where the sky meets the land or sea 5.      abundance (n.): a large amount of something 6.      insulated (adj.): protected from cold or heat 7.      zodiac (boats) (n.): small, inflatable boats 8.      moss (n.): small green plants growing in damp places 9.      canteens (n.): containers for carrying water 10.    cache (n.): a hidden storage place for supplies

11/18/2024

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 Dear Parents, Today in class we did the following: □ 1. Vocabulary words 1 - 10 □ 2. Read Story □ 3. Homework: Vocabulary words 1 – 10 x 3, defs x 1, 5 sentences using a vocabulary word 1.       anticipation (n.): the feeling of looking forward to something 2.      forbidding (adj.): scary or threatening 3.      continent (n.): one of the large landmasses on Earth (like Asia, Africa) 4.      heaves (v.): to lift or pull something with effort 5.      icebergs (n.): large floating masses of ice in the sea 6.      convergence (n.): coming together from different directions 7.      depart (v.): to leave or go away 8.      adaptation (n.): a change to fit new conditions 9.      topic (n.): a subject that is talked or written about 10.    sacrifice (v.): to give up something important for a reason or to help others

11/15/2024

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 Dear Parents,  Today in class we did the following: □ 1. Unit test □ 2. RWN Check _ □ 3. Homework: OKSensay assignment We also previewed the upcoming story, Antarctic Journal. PIN: fa5b7v

11/14/2024

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 Dear Parents, Today in class we did the following: □ 1. Read Smokejumpers □ 2. Homework: Unit test review sheet Name: ______________            Class: 502/503/504                                      Number: _____ Part A: Match the words to their definitions. 1 signal   _____ the act or process or an instance of  reacting 2 precaution   _____ guilty of disobedience or misbehavior 3 combination   _____ a person in training for a naval commission 4 reaction   ____ an act, event, or word that serves to start some action 5 misdialed   ____ to take in (something, such as water) in a natural or gradual way 6 naughty   ____ withdrawal from one's position or occupation or from active working life 7 midshipman   _____ a measure taken beforehand to pre

11/12/2024

 Dear Parents, Today in class we did the following: □ 1. Vocabulary words 11 - 20 □ 2. RWN Pages 320, 325 □ 3. Homework: Vocabulary words 11 – 20 x 3, defs x 1, 5 sentences using a vocabulary word 2.        misdialed (v.): dialed a phone number incorrectly 3.        undefined (adj.): not clearly explained or identified 4.        unhappily (adv.): in a sad or unhappy way 5.        watchfully (adv.): in a careful and alert way 6.        gleefully (adv.): in a happy and excited way 7.        sportsmanship (n.): fair and respectful behavior in sports 8.        repayment (n.): money paid back 9.        questionable (adj.): not certain; doubtful 10.      displacement (n.): the act of moving something from its usual place 11.       midshipman (n.): a student training to be a naval officer Re Re

11/11/2024

 Dear Parents, Today in class we did the following: □ 1. Vocabulary words 1 - 10 □ 2. Read Smokejumpers □ 3. Homework: Vocabulary words 1 – 10 x 3, defs x 1, 5 sentences using a vocabulary word 1.   reaction (n.): a response to something that happens 2.        prerecorded (adj.): recorded earlier 3.        incorrectly (adv.): done in the wrong way 4.        incredibly (adv.): extremely or unbelievably 5.        disobedient (adj.): not following rules or instructions 6.        disagreeable (adj.): not pleasant or enjoyable 7.        refreshment (n.): a light snack or drink 8.        unbreakable (adj.): cannot be broken 9.        declaration (n.): an official statement 10.      retirement (n.): the time when someone stops working, usually because of age