Saturday, November 5, 2011

So You Want To Be President


This week, starting Monday, 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.

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.

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


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