Permission slips for our May 14 field trip to Stone Mountain went home Friday. All permission slips and money are due by April 4.
We had a visit today by Hull Middle School Peer leaders. They shared a lot of information about middle school life and answered a lot of questions from our 5th graders!
We had a visit today by Hull Middle School Peer leaders. They shared a lot of information about middle school life and answered a lot of questions from our 5th graders!
Math
- Homework: worksheet
- Measurement Quiz - Friday - Make sure you learn your conversions!!!
Word Study
- Study the first ten words!
- Master the meaning will be Thursday and spelling/dictation on Friday.
- Definitions are listed at the end of this post for anyone unable to finish copying them in class!
Science (Morand's Class)
- Homework: none
- Magnetism and Electricity Vocabulary Test next week
Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com
Word
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Word Meaning
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1. technocrat
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A skilled technical ruler
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2.
democracy
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A government with ruling officials chosen by the people
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3.
plutocrat
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A wealthy ruler
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4.
aristocracy
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Rule by a small group of the “best” people
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5.
plutocracy
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The rule by the wealthiest citizens
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6.
democrat
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One who believes in rule by the people
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7.
autocrat
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A single ruler
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8.
technocracy
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A system in which technicians rule
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9.
aristocrats
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A small group of the “best” who rule
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10.autocracy
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A government in which a single person rules
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11. bellow
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To shout or yell
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12.
convivial
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Enjoyable because of its friendliness
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13.
engrossed
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Completely involved in something
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14.
camaraderie
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A spirit of friendship, especially in a group
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15. regale
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To entertain or amuse somebody, especially by telling stories
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