Fifth Grade Parent Newsletter #29

This week we are reading “The Hindenburg” by Patrick O’Brien. 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. Let’s have a great week!

Spelling Words: clean, cleanse, inspire, inspiration, legal, legality, define, definition, please, pleasant, combine, combination, human, humanity, organ, organist, crime, criminal, recognize, recognition

Vocabulary Word / Meaning
criticizing / finding fault with; disapproving of; blaming
cruised / traveled at the speed which the vehicle operates best
drenching / wetting thoroughly; soaking
era / a period of time or history
explosion / act of bursting with a loud noise; a blowing up
hydroden / a colorless, odorless gas that burns easily