Friday, January 21, 2011

1/21 Friday Notes and Homework

Hello Everyone!
       
Today we reviewed for our Courage Vocab and Spelling Quiz
that is on Monday 1/24.

The test will consist of spelling and questions that ask you to fill in the appropriate vocabulary word for the sentence provided.
For example:
"In order to become President of the United States, you must be ___________, and willing to work hard until you achieve your goal." (Answer: determined)

For those of you who may not have the words, here is the list.

COURAGE VOCABULARY

1. influence: to have an affect on

2. remarkable: extraordinary

3. daring: courageous

4. determined: never give up

5. passion: a powerful desire

6. moral: concerned with the judgement of right and wrong

7. open-minded: willingness to hear and/or accept new ideas

8. persevere: to continue even through tough times

9. noble: showing qualities of high moral character

10. dignity: being worthy of respect

11. ambition: strong desire to achieve something

12. bold: daring or fearless



Study, study, study! I want to see you all do great on this quiz! And if you have any questions, please e-mail me at NcowleyPMschools@gmail.com.

Also... don't forget to keep up with your independent reading! It's going to be a chilly weekend, so warm up with some hot cocoa and read a book! That's what I'll be doing :)
- Ms. Cowley