Each week the students in our classroom create the spelling list by selecting words that relate to a teacher selected theme.For example, the first week the students will be creating a list based upon the topic-hurricanes. Student will use the dictionary to find a word, to give the proper spelling, the definition, and the part of speech. A list for the week will be created and these are the words that the students will be tested on every Friday.Words are placed into spelling notebooks and words will also be posted on this website. During the week, in class student will be asked
to write these words 3X each, place them in abc order, and to create sentences using their spelling words. We also spend classtime reviewing spelling rules, editing skills, and the use of technology to assist with spelling during the writing process.
Spelling
April 26, 2012
Spring
1. sunflower (n)- a tall, herb, often grown for its showy flower head and sesame oil
2. ladybug (n)- small, brightly-colored beetle
3. nectar (n)- a sweet liquid given off by plants and used to make honey for bees, drink of the Greek Gods
4. bumblebee (n)- a large, hairy, social bee
5. photosynthesis (n)- the process by which plants make food
6. glutamic acid (n)- an amino acid found in many plants and animals
7. gardener (n)- a person who gardens
8. environment (n)- the surroundings in which an organism lives
9. poison ivy (n)- a skin rash caused by a plant
10. disk (n)- the disk shaped part of a flower head
11. daffodil (n)- long, slender leaves with white petals
12. blossom (v)- to grow and do well
13. Venus flytrap(n)- an insect eating plant
14. sunstroke (n)- a bodily condition caused by spending too much time in the sun
15. thistle (n)- a prickly plant
16. virus (n)- an infectious agent
17. entertainer (n)- one who entertains
18. flower head (n)- a tight, cluster of small flowers without leaves or stems, that look like one flower
19. sesame (n)- a flat seed used to flavor food
lemur (n)- a tree-dwelling animal , related to monkeys with large eyes and long tails
Spelling/March 12th
1. mischievous (adj.) causing minor injury or annoyance
2. MacGuillicuddy (n)- Mrs. Dunn’s leprechaun
3. abnormality (n) differing from the norm
4. clover (n)- 3-leaflet plant
5. leprechaun (n)- mischievous elf of Irish folklore that some believe will reveal where treasure is hidden if caught
6. horseshoe (n)- a U-shaped band of iron
7. Irish (n)- the people of Ireland
8. keepsake (n)- something given in memory of another
9. Saint Patrick’s Day (n)- March 17th
10. rainbow (n)- an arc of colors
11. malarkey (n)- meaningless nonsense
12. misunderstood (v)- misunderstand
13. eager (adj.)- impatient, enthusiastic desire
14. misshapen (adj.)- badly or ugly shaped
15. shamrock (n) see picture
16. blarney (n)- skillful flattery
17. emerald (adj.)- rich or brightly green
18. Celtic (n) characteristic of the Celts
19. Ireland (n)- MacGuillicuddy’s home
potato (n)- also called an Irish potato
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March 5, 2012
1. confidence (n)- feeling of trust or belief
2. competitive (adj.)- based on competition
3. challenge (n)- a demand for someone to compete in a sport
4. perseverance (n)- the act of keeping at it in spite of difficulties
5. Pirates
6. perfectionist (n)- someone with a degree of excellence
7. hustle (v)- to move rapidly
8. expert (n)- a person with a special skill
9. astonish (v)- to strike with sudden wonder or awe
10. champion (n)- a person better than another in sports
11. Hull-
12. coach (n)- a person who instructs a team
13. qualified (v)- to qualify and meet the requirements
14. championship (n)- the act of defending a champion
15. assist (n)- action of passing
16. ability (n)- state of being able
17. congratulations (n)- the act of congratulating
18. referee (n)- one who officiates in a game or contest
buzzer (n)- an electronic device that makes a buzzing sound
February 27th, 2012
Vacation
1. transportation (n)- process of transporting
2. vacation (n)- a period in which activity is stopped for a time
3. relaxation (n)- the act or state of being relaxed
4. Chattanooga (n)- city in Tennessee
5. sunbathe (v)- to expose oneself to the sun to get a tan
6. Baltimore (n)- city in Illinois
7. tournament (n)- a series of contests for a championship
8. skiing (n)- the sport of gliding on skis
9. barbecue (v)- to cook over an open flame with a special sauce
10. porterhouse (n)- a beefsteak on a t-shaped bone
11. exhilaration (n)- the state of being in high spirits
12. active (adj.)- producing movement
13. delicious (adj.)- giving great pleasure to the taste
14. gorgeous (adj.)- having impressive beauty
15. computer (n)
16. impromptu (adj.)- not prepared ahead of time
17. futuristic (adj.)- in the future
18. tubing (n)
19. aquacade (n)- a water spectacle
20. laughter (n)- the act of laughing
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Valentines Day
1. chocolate (n)- candy
2. romance (v)- to have romantic thoughts or ideas
3. valentine (n)- a sweetheart, given something as a sign of affection
4. kisser (n)- one who kisses
5. fantasy (n)- something imagined
6. lovingly (adj.)- feeling or showing loved
7. head over heels (adv.) as if in a somersault
8. interest (n)- to hold an interest, concern or affection
9. heart-to-heart (n)- frank, sincere
10. flirt (n)- person who flirts a lot
11. Valentines Day (n)- Saint Valentines Day
12. cupid (n)- Roman God of Love
13. lovesick (adj.)- weak with love
14. cupidity (n)- excessive desire for wealth, greedy
15. lovebird (n- green or gray bird that shows affection to its mate
16. sweetheart (n)- a person whom one loves
17. delight (n)- extreme satisfaction, a joy
18. dreamy (adj.)- full of dreams
19. romantic (n)- a romantic person
vanilla (n)- a flavor from a bean
1. jeopardize (v)- to expose to danger
2. buoy (n)- a floating object to warn of danger in the water and to mark a channel
3. asylum (n)- an institution for the care of those who cannot care for themselves
4. recommendation (n)- the act of recommending
5. scrawny (adj.)- poorly nourished
6. sarcastic (adj.)- containing sarcasm
7. preposterous (adj.)- making little or no sense
8. imprison (v)- to put in jail
9. solitary (adj.)- all alone
10. wheedle (v) to get someone to act a certain way by coaxing or flattering
11. humane (adj.)- marked by sympathy or consideration of others
12. civilian (n)- one who is not in the military, police, or fire
13. whit (n)- the smallest part or particle
14. shenanigans (n)- funny or mischievous activity
15. commando (n) – a military unit trained and organized for surprise raids
16. endanger (v)- to bring into danger or peril
17. prying (adj.)- giving to asking about others personal business
18. possessive (adj.)- showing the desire to possess or to control
19. obsessions (n)- disturbing concern or feeling, unable to put out of your mind
unresponsive (adj.)- not quick to respond or react
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Super Bowl
January 30, 2012
1. penalty (n)- punishment given for breaking a rule in a game
2. sportsmanship (n)- fair play, respect for opponents
3. patriot (n)- a person who supports his or her country
4. success (n) – degree or measurement of succeeding
5. intercept (v)- to take before arrival
6. advertisement (n)- to call attention to, commercial
7. quarterback (n)- Tom Brady
8. touchdown (n)- crossing the opponents goal line with the football
9. timeout (n)- to stop a play, usually for a short time
10. linebacker (n)- an offensive player
11. fumble (v)- to lose control of the ball
12. defense (n)- the act of defending
13. winsome (adj.)- having a charming or pleasing personality
14. scorekeeper (n)- person who keeps score in a game
15. offense (n)- the side that is attempting to score points
16. healthy (n)- being in good health
17. interference (n) – the act of interfering
18. superhuman (n)- a being above the human, Tom Brady
19. defeat (v)- the act of losing, The Giants
20. penalize (v)- to give a penalty to
Math Terms Unit 6
January 23, 2012
1. map legend - a diagram that explains the symbols, markings, and colors on a map
2. stem-and-leaf plot - a display of data in which digits with higher place values are stems and digits with lower place values are leaves
3. median- middle value in set of data, if there are two numbers the median is the mean of the two
4. mode- most often
5. span- the distance between the tip of the thumb to the tip of the index finger
6. unlike denominators- denominators that are different
7. digit- 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
8. data- information gathered by counting
9. bar graph- a graph that uses bar graphs either horizontally or vertically
10. percent circle- a circle that presents data in percents
11. line plot- a sketch of data in which the x’s, checks, or marks are place above or below the line
12. simplest form- lowest term
13. survey- a study that collects data
14. cubit- about 18 inches, from the tip of the elbow to the tip of the middle finger
15. landmark- notable feature of a data set: mode, mean, maximum, range
16. maximum- the highest value
17. minimum- the lowest value
18. range- the difference between the maximum and the minimum
19. fathom- a unit of measurement that equals 6 feet
mean- the sum of a set of numbers that is found by
Spelling
January 9, 2012
Greek Mythology
1. mortality (n)- the quality or state of being a mortal
2. mythical (adj.)- based on, or describing a myth
3. mythology(n)- a collection of myths
4. goddess (n)- a woman of great charm and beauty
5. Titan (n)- one of the giant gods
6. excavate (v)- to dig out and remove dirt to uncover something
7. artifacts (n)- objects remaining from people and cultures in the past
8. crucial (adj.)- important
9. Gaea (n)- Mother Earth
10. muse (n)- any of the nine sister goddesses who have talents, song, and poetry
11. Zeus (n)- God of Thunder
12. Selene (n)- The Moon
13. Aphrodite (n)- The Goddess of Love
14. archeologist (n)- a person who studies human history and cultures through discoveries of remains of a civilization
15. Hermes (n)- the merriest of the Olympians
16. Hades (n)- Lord of the Dead, brother of Zeus and Poseidon
17. Poseidon (n)- Lord of the Sea
18. sacred (n)- very holy
19. Hercales (n)- strongest man, Zeus’ son
propel (v)-push or move by force
Holidays
December 12, 2011
1. sainthood (n)- the quality of being a saint
2. bishop (n)- a high ranking member of the clergy
3. sleigh (n)- an open, horse drawn vehicle
4. decoration (n)- something that decorates
5. peppermint (n)- a candy flavored with peppermint
6. gingerbread (n) a cake made with molasses and flavored with ginger
7. mistletoe (n)- a plant under which people kiss at Christmas time
8. cane sugar (n)- sugar from cane
9. Santa Claus (n)- the spirit of Christmas represented by a fat, jolly, old man who gives children toys at Christmas
10. Christianity (n)- the religion of Christians
11. Kwanzaa(n)- a harvest festival celebrated from December 26- January 1 by some African-American people
12. perfect (adj.)- being without faults
13. choir (n)- a group of singers in a church
14. Hanuakah (n)- an 8 day Jewish holiday
15. menorah (n)- a holder of candles for Jewish holidays
16. bustle (n)- noisy or energetic activity
17. Christmas club (n)- a savings account of money for Christmas
18. ornament (n)- addition of a pickle to a Christmas tree
19. Catholic (n)- a member of the Roman Catholic Church
20. reindeer (n)- Rudolph
Spelling
December 5, 2011
Tier Two Words
1. oodles (n)- a great quantity
2. nuptial (n)- wedding or marriage
3. party pooper (n)- one who spoils the pleasure of others, especially at a party
4. nag (n)- an old or broken down horse
5. humbug (n)- a false, or deceiving person or thing
6. inequality (n)- the state of being unequal
7. originality (n) the state of being original
8. treadmill (n)- a tiring or monotonous routine
9. ooze (v)- to flow or leak slowly
militant (adj.)- aggressive, especial in a cause
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November 28, 2011
1. thankful (adj.)- feeling or showing thanks
2. thanksgiving (n)- a prayer of giving thanks
3. pilgrim (n)- a person who travel to foreign lands
4. feast (n)- a meal with plenty of food or drink
5.Indian (n)- American Indian
6. gobbler (n)- a male turkey
7. gravy (n)- a sauce made from meat drippings
8. family (n)- a group of persons from the same ancestors
9. harvester (n)- one who gathers the harvest
10. festive (n)- relating to a festival
11. cranberry (n)- a red berry related to the blueberry
12. Thanksgiving Day (n)- the fourth Thursday in November
13. together (adj.)- to form a group
14. native (n)- to be born or raised in a particular place
15. squash (n)- a gourd
16. cornucopia (n)- a corn-shaped container overflowing with fruit and flowers as a symbol of plenty
17. stuffing (n)- the material used for stuffing
18. banquet (n)- a formal dinner for many people
19. tradition (n)- a belief or custom handed down
20. bonfire (n) – a large fire outdoors
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Veterans Day
November 14th, 2011
1. rifle (n)- a weapon with a long barrel, fired from the shoulder
2. soldier (n)- a person in military service
3. veteran (n)- a former member of the armed forces
4. Armistice Day (n)- Veterans Day
5. serve (v)- to perform a term of service
6. warfare (n)- military fighting between enemies
7. honor (v)- to treat with honor
8. conflict (n)- an extended struggle
9. memorial (n)- something that keeps alive a memory or event
10. embrace (v)- to take up readily
11. marine (n)- class of soldier serving on a shi, associated with the navy
12. battlefield (n)- a place were a battle is fought
13. remembrance (n) the act of remembering
14. poppy (n)- a red flower used for honoring Veterans
15. gunnery (n)- the use of guns
16. Veterans Day (n)- November 11th, holiday in the U.S. to honor veterans of U.S. wars
17. emotional (adj.)- of; or relating to expressing emotions
18. officer (n)- a person given responsibility of enforcing the law
- united (adj.)- being in agreement
combat (n)- a fight or contest between an individual or groups
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Halloween
1. scary (adj.)- causing fright
2. haunt (v) to visit or live in as a ghost
3. gory (adj.)- covered with gore
4. ghostly (adj.) – related to; or having the characteristics of a ghost
5. ghastly (adj.)- horrible, shocking
6. vampire (n)- the body of a dead person believed to come from a grave at night to suck the blood of a dead person
7. costume (n)- a style of clothing for dress up
8. terrify (v)- to fill with terror
9. ghoul (n) an evil being who robs graves
10. jack-o-lantern (n)- a pumpkin carved in a face with a lantern inside
11. gallows (n)- a structure where criminals are hanged
12. gourd (n)- any tendril bearing vines; pumpkin
13. spiritualism (n) a belief that the spirits of the dead communicate with the living
14. ghost town (n) – a town deserted
15. scythe (n)- a tool with a curved handle
16. fang (n)- one of the long-shaped teeth used on an animal, to seize prey
17. potion (n) a mixture of liquids
18. warrior (n)- a person who has been or is in warfare
19. werewolf (n) a person who is able to change into a wolf
Halloween (n)- October 31st
October 18th, Math Terms
1. measurement (n)- the act or process of measuring
2. multiplication (n)- the act or process of multiplying, a mathematical operation
3.decimal point (n)- the dot at the left of a decimal, .678
4. addition (n)- the result of adding
5. line graph (n)- a graph composed of lines
6. mathematics (n)- the science that is concerned with numbers and their properties
7. divide (v)- to separate into two or more equal pieces, or separate into parts
8. polygon (n)- a closed, planed, figure bounded by straight lines
9. vertex (n)- a point where corners of a shape meet
10. ruler (n)- a straight, strip of material marked off in units
October 3rd, 2011 Spelling
1. meteorology (n)- a science that deals with the atmosphere, weather , and weather forecast
2. evaporate (v)-to pass off into a vapor from a liquid state
3. hurricane (n)- a cyclone formed in the tropics with winds more than 74 m.p.h.
4. earthquake (n)- a shaking, or trembling of a portion of the earth
5. misty (adj.)- full of mist
6. thunder (n) the loud sound that follows a flash of lightning
7. lightning (n)- the flashing of light produced by atmosphere electricity
8. tropical (adj.)- relating to the tropics
9. hypothermia (n)- a reduction of the body temperature by abnormally low temperatures
tornado (n)- violent, destructive wind, followed by a funnel-shaped cloud
Spelling/September 26
1. hibernate (v)- to pass the winter in a sleeping state
2. autumn (n)- the season between summer and winter
3. chipmunk (n) a small animal related to rodents
4. hare (n)- swift, timid animal related to rabbits
5. October (n)- 10th month
6. leaves (n)- green, flat part of plant
7. harvest (n)- the season when crops are gathered
8. lawn (n)- ground covered with grass that is kept mowed
9. squirrel (n)- small or medium-sized rodent
pumpkin (n)- an orange gourd
Spelling
September 20, 2011
1. fantastic
2. spelling
3. mathematical
4.student
5.pencil
6.uniform
7.resource
8.quiet
9.division
10. homework
September 12, 2011
America
1. independent (adj.)- not being controlled or ruled by another
2. freedom (n)- a political right
3. free will (n) done by ones own free will
4. American (n) a person born or living in America, a civilian of the United States
5. history (n)- a written record of important events and their causes
6. immigrant (n)- a person who come to a country to live
7. glory (n)- praise, honor
8. citizen (n)- a person who lives in a city or town
9. embattled (adj.)- engaged in battle
proud (adj.)- having or displaying excessive self-esteem
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