Fourth Grade Parent Newsletter #10

This week we are reading “So You Want to Be President” by Judith St. George. We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story. It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child. Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week. Please practice these words at home as well. The words in italics are our challenge spelling words. Let’s have a great week!

Spelling Words: return, courage, surface, purpose, first, turkey, heard, early, turtle, birthday, journal, courtesy, nourish, purse, furniture, search, curtain, burrow, hamburger, survey, turquoise, absurd, furthermore, flourish, nourishment

Vocabulary Word / Meaning
Constitution / the written set of fundamental principles by which the U.S. is governed
howling / very great
humble / not proud; modest
politics / the work of government; management of public business
responsibility / the act or fact of taking care of someone or something; obligation; duty
solemnly / seriously; earnestly; with dignity
vain / having too much pride in your looks, ability, etc.