Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter
Unit 6, Week 1- January 22, 2013
In memory of Martin Luther King
Jr., we will be reading “My Brother Martin” this week. This biography is
written by Christine King Farris, the older sister of the late Dr. King. Her
book tells the story of how one boyhood experience inspired a movement. We will
focus on some new 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. The words in italics are our challenge spelling
words. Let’s have a great week!
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Vocabulary
Word
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Meaning
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generations
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All of the people born and living at about the same time
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pulpit
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A raised platform or lectern in a church or chapel from
which the preacher delivers a sermon
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minister
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A person who is authorized to perform
religious functions in a church
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shielding
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Protect
(someone or something) from a danger, risk, or unpleasant experience
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avoided
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Keep away from or stop oneself from doing something
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numerous
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Great in number; many
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ancestors
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A person, typically one more remote than a grandparent,
from whom one is descended
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Spelling Words: stomach, memory, element, mystery, science, gravel,
difficult, giant, architect, privilege, ridiculous,
syllable, magnificent, asparagus, cinnamon
Note: Please see the notice in
your child’s Homework Folder regarding the upcoming Science Fair. The 4th grade
classes will be presenting their in-class projects on February 28, 2013.
Please sign, cut on
the dotted line, and return on Wednesday:
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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter
Unit 6, Week 1- January 22, 2013
Student’s Name:
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Parent Signature:
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