Native American Vocabulary Work

Native American Vocabulary Work

1.     hogan

2.     surplus

3.     clan

4.     barter

5.     council

6.     wigwam

7.     adobe

8.     agriculture

9.     confederation

10. nomad

11. civilization

12. adapt

13. economy

14. potlatch

15. council

16. wampum

Monday- Write definitions (use text book glossary at the end of the book (p.R96-R103))

Tuesday- Use all words in a sentence or story that explains the words.

Wednesday- use the textbook to find what page the word is on (hint: the index at the back of the book is very useful for this: p. R104-R124)

Thursday- This is an extra day to get caught up on any of the previous days work (we will be having and open note “test” this week).

Sept. 25, 2014 updates

Greetings Wonderful Room 12 Families,

A reminder that you are invited to Room 12's Publishing Party! We will be celebrating our personal narratives on Wednesday, October 1 from 12-12:35! Please check in with your child about their Final Draft progress. Many students have mentioned that they would like to type their work. We have a limited number of computer lab days that they can do this, so some typing at home might be needed. I will be giving time for the work to be handwritten in class- typing is not a requirement.

We will be having our Module 1 Math test Friday and will be moving on to Module 2 next week!


Book Orders Due Wednesday, October 1st.

Field Trips (please let me know if I have incorrect information for drivers)
Beach Clean Up  Friday, October 17, 2014 from  10:45-2:15
So far I have Julie T. confirmed to walk.

Seymour Discovery Center @ Long Marine Lab October 30, 2014 from  8:05-1:30
Drivers:  Julie T, Keri K, Nehal P., Sherrie H (if needed), Kerrie C. (if needed)

NASA April 21, 2015 7:45am-2:20 pm
Drivers: Nehal P., David M., Sherrie H, Keri K, Julie T., Kerrie , Cheryl H. and Margaret R.
*driver eligibility pending on paperwork confirmed

Our awesome new PE teacher has requested parent volunteers.
She would like support the last period of the day on Mondays and Thursday (1:30-2:20)*  you don't have to stay until 2:20 and you can get a good parking spot :)  the main time she needs is 1:30-1:50 when there are 2 classes at PE at once (our class being one of the two).  If you need more info contact:  Kelli_Murdock@pvusd.net 

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Vocabulary

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Vocabulary

1. unsavory - disagreeable or distasteful

2. duration   - the length of time something continues

3. implications - suggestions

4. diligence – careful attention

5. grotesque  - ugly disgusting

6.   considered – thought about, pondered

7.  constellations- clusters or groups of stars that from figures, designs, pictures, or  patterns

8.   firmly-  in a strong or definite way; tightly

9.  reflected - given back or shown an image of;  having thought seriously about

10.  courtesy- polite behavior

11.  condescending-  treating others like they are beneath you, “snooty”

12.  derogatory- intentionally offensive, belittling,

13.  triumphantly- in a victorious/winning manner

14.  excruciatingly- Intensely painful; agonizing.

15.  ferocity- the state of being fierce or ferocious.

MONDAY- definitions

TUESDAY- write sentences for each word

WEDNESDAY- crossword

THURSDAY-  study for vocab test

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