Hamilton's Literacy Update 4-29-24
This Weeks Reading Selection: “Patriotism”
Summary: We can show respect for our family in many different ways.
Essential Question: How do you show your respect for our country?
Vocabulary Focus: The words below appear in this week’s reading selections.
anthem noun a song that is important to a group of people
environment noun the community around you
exist verb to be real or present
honor verb to show respect to people who are admired or things
that are loved
operates verb functions or behaves in a particular way
patriotism noun love that people feel for their country
represent verb to stand for something
salute verb a sign of respect by moving your right hand to your
forehead at an angle
Phonics Focus: Your child will learn the prefixes un- and dis-
Writing: Your child will be doing some different types of poetry. They will write an acrostic, couplet and an “I am” poem.
Grammar: Your child will learn how to change verbs to the past tense. For most verbs, add -ed to the end of the verb (jump→jumped, race→raced)
Reading: We will look at different types of poetry.