http://fcat.fldoe.org/pdf/specifications/ReadingGrades3-5.pdf


Please see Appendix E in the following document. Students MUST know the words in the glossary in order to be successful on the FCAT. The words are being used in the classroom and you can support us by practicing the words at home.

Thank you!
Mrs. Downey

Prefixes and Suffixes on the FCAT

Dear Parents,

The following is a list of prefixes and suffixes that will be used on the FCAT.

re, un, pre, dis, mis, in, non

er, est, ful, less, able, ly, or ness


Please help your child at home learn the prefixes and suffixes. http://teacher.scholastic.com/reading/bestpractices/vocabulary/pdf/prefixes_suffixes.pdf

Thank you!
Mrs. Downey

March 14-18 High Level Vocabulary

Expedient- When a person takes the easy way out, or does the practical or convenient thing.

Felicity- Whenever a person has great happiness.

Geriatrics-The branch of medicine that involves the care of elderly people.

Heresy-Whenever you want to describe the beliefs of someone who has gone against the religion of her people.

*Note* our new words are coming from a great book called The Weighty Word Book. Last week the kids were so excited about the new words that most students finished LINCs in two days. Be sure to ask your child about the funny stories that go with the new words. Thank you to the Gopaul family for helping me make the new word wall.

Our Classroom

Our new word wall is coming together!

                                                                 Dr. Seuss Thinking Maps

                                                  We set high learning objectives in our class.

March 7-11 High-Level Vocabulary

Abasement-whenever a person has been lowered in position or rank or office
Bifurcate-whenever something or someone divides or separates into two parts
Coruscate- to glitter or gleam, to sparkle or flash
Dogmatic-when people will not change their opinions because they are stubborn

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

We celebrated Dr. Seuss this week by reading a few of his books and doing several Thinking Maps! Daisy-Head Mayzie is one of my favorites!

Surprise! The whole elementary school cheered us on as we proudly walked the halls. We love our school and thank them for the support on FCAT Writes! We WILL make you proud.