4th Grade Assignments
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- 2018-2019
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Mr. Wilbur's 4th Grade ELA and Social Studies Class!
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Assignment
1. abbreviation What is the abbreviation for captain?
2. composition The composition of a water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms.
3. energetic The melody of this Bach concerto is very energetic.
4. essential It is essential that you mix the ingredients well before baking them.
5. exception I usually avoid driving in the rain, but today I made an exception.
6. geologist Dr. Valentino is a geologist studying the landscape of Peru.
7. get-together We’re having a get-together tomorrow at the park.
8. numerical Please shelve these books in numerical order.
9. persistent She had a persistent cold, so she scheduled an appointment with the doctor.
10. photographer The photographer Ansel Adams is best known for his landscapes.
11. professional Mr. Gross used to be a professional basketball player.
12. sensitivity I always wear a hat outdoors because of sensitivity to sunlight.
13. similarity The similarity between you and your cousin is striking.
14. simulator A flight simulator helps pilots train without having to actually fly a plane.
15. spectator One spectator at the game had painted his face yellow, red, and blue.
16. speculate Teachers and students often speculate about how much snow will fall.
17. terrain We traveled over rough terrain as we reached the end of the trail.
18. territorial Some wild cats are very territorial and will fight any intruders.
19. tolerant The big dog was very tolerant as the toddler crawled all over him.
20. year-round The superintendent is considering having school year-round.
21. centennial Our city’s centennial celebration occurred in 1962.
22. practicality The practicality of having quizzes every day is up for debate.
23. subterranean A subterranean city was discovered under the mountain’s west side.
2. composition The composition of a water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms.
3. energetic The melody of this Bach concerto is very energetic.
4. essential It is essential that you mix the ingredients well before baking them.
5. exception I usually avoid driving in the rain, but today I made an exception.
6. geologist Dr. Valentino is a geologist studying the landscape of Peru.
7. get-together We’re having a get-together tomorrow at the park.
8. numerical Please shelve these books in numerical order.
9. persistent She had a persistent cold, so she scheduled an appointment with the doctor.
10. photographer The photographer Ansel Adams is best known for his landscapes.
11. professional Mr. Gross used to be a professional basketball player.
12. sensitivity I always wear a hat outdoors because of sensitivity to sunlight.
13. similarity The similarity between you and your cousin is striking.
14. simulator A flight simulator helps pilots train without having to actually fly a plane.
15. spectator One spectator at the game had painted his face yellow, red, and blue.
16. speculate Teachers and students often speculate about how much snow will fall.
17. terrain We traveled over rough terrain as we reached the end of the trail.
18. territorial Some wild cats are very territorial and will fight any intruders.
19. tolerant The big dog was very tolerant as the toddler crawled all over him.
20. year-round The superintendent is considering having school year-round.
21. centennial Our city’s centennial celebration occurred in 1962.
22. practicality The practicality of having quizzes every day is up for debate.
23. subterranean A subterranean city was discovered under the mountain’s west side.
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Due:
Assignment
1. abundance An abundance of wildflowers bloomed across the valley.
2. autograph The guitarist signed her autograph on the concert ticket.
3. chronological The film was confusing because the events were not in chronological order.
4. concur Your mother and father concur; eleven is too young to stay home alone.
5. conductor The conductor stood quietly in front of the orchestra with his baton raised.
6. dislocate About once a year, Trina manages to dislocate her shoulder.
7. emphasize Teachers usually emphasize the importance of studying for tests.
8. encyclopedia Mathias searched in an encyclopedia for information about Bali.
9. forgiveness Nola appreciated her mother’s forgiveness for the broken dishes.
10. geography The geography of Colorado consists largely of mountains.
11. improvement We need to make an improvement to the way we communicate.
12. midnight When the clock struck midnight, I was still awake.
13. midsentence Hailey lost track of what she was saying and stopped speaking midsentence.
14. nonexistent I was worried about several problems that turned out to be nonexistent.
15. phonetic The phonetic spelling of a word will tell you how to pronounce it.
16. preference Do you have a preference between writing stories or writing poems?
17. prehistoric Dr. Jones discovered prehistoric drawings deep inside the cave.
18. reflection The cat studied its reflection in the mirror.
19. specialize Some art teachers specialize in painting, drawing, or sculpture.
20. technology NASA spent years developing the technology that put humans into space.
21. correspondence Our correspondence used to occur in letters; now we use e-mail.
22. echolocation How do bats use echolocation to find food?
23. predetermine We need to predetermine which teams will take part in the tournament.
2. autograph The guitarist signed her autograph on the concert ticket.
3. chronological The film was confusing because the events were not in chronological order.
4. concur Your mother and father concur; eleven is too young to stay home alone.
5. conductor The conductor stood quietly in front of the orchestra with his baton raised.
6. dislocate About once a year, Trina manages to dislocate her shoulder.
7. emphasize Teachers usually emphasize the importance of studying for tests.
8. encyclopedia Mathias searched in an encyclopedia for information about Bali.
9. forgiveness Nola appreciated her mother’s forgiveness for the broken dishes.
10. geography The geography of Colorado consists largely of mountains.
11. improvement We need to make an improvement to the way we communicate.
12. midnight When the clock struck midnight, I was still awake.
13. midsentence Hailey lost track of what she was saying and stopped speaking midsentence.
14. nonexistent I was worried about several problems that turned out to be nonexistent.
15. phonetic The phonetic spelling of a word will tell you how to pronounce it.
16. preference Do you have a preference between writing stories or writing poems?
17. prehistoric Dr. Jones discovered prehistoric drawings deep inside the cave.
18. reflection The cat studied its reflection in the mirror.
19. specialize Some art teachers specialize in painting, drawing, or sculpture.
20. technology NASA spent years developing the technology that put humans into space.
21. correspondence Our correspondence used to occur in letters; now we use e-mail.
22. echolocation How do bats use echolocation to find food?
23. predetermine We need to predetermine which teams will take part in the tournament.
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Due:
Assignment
Students do not need to complete the Monday homework because we do not have school.
Due:
Assignment
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1. adopt |
Next semester, the school will adopt a new policy regarding tardiness. |
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2. aquamarine |
Our neighbors painted their house aquamarine and their shutters pink. |
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3. aquanaut |
Jacques Cousteau was a pioneering aquanaut who studied the oceans. |
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4. aquarium |
The aquarium at the nature center has several trout in it. |
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5. aquatic |
Aquatic plants help add oxygen to the water in an aquarium. |
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6. co-opt |
It is usually a form of plagiarism to co-opt another’s ideas as your own. |
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7. dehydrate |
We’ll dehydrate these apple pieces and add them to the trail mix. |
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8. Hydra |
In Greek mythology, the Hydra was a many-headed water snake. |
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9. hydrant |
Fire fighters are testing the hydrant in front of our building today. |
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10. hydroelectric |
Our city’s power comes from a nearby hydroelectric dam. |
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11. hydroplane |
If you use your brakes on a wet road, you could hydroplane. |
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12. optic |
The optic nerve carries information from your eye to your brain. |
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13. optical |
That rainbow is pretty, but it is only an optical illusion. |
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14. optimistic |
The start of this book is boring, but I’m optimistic that it will get better. |
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15. optimize |
We need to optimize our schedule so we have time to get everything done. |
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16. optimum |
The optimum time to start planning your project is today. |
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17. optional |
Reading the poems included at the end of the book is optional. |
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18. optometrist |
I went to see an optometrist about getting new glasses. |
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19. rehydrate |
When you exercise, you need to be sure to rehydrate your body. |
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20. subaquatic |
Subaquatic vegetation grows partly in the water, and partly on land. |
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21. aqueduct |
In Roman times, an aqueduct was used to transport water for many miles. |
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22. fiber-optic |
A fiber-optic cable can carry an incredible amount of information. |
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23. hydraulic |
This truck uses hydraulic pressure to engage the brakes. |
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-23
Due:
Assignment
1. acclaim The company has earned acclaim for its environmental policies.
2. adjustment Jack made an adjustment to the gears, and now his bike works better.
3. clamor The classroom was filled with the clamor of yelling students.
4. conjure Try to conjure in your mind a picture of my brother in a red wig.
5. declaim When you declaim your views, you share them with an audience.
6. disclaimer The disclaimer says the company will not give a refund if the toy breaks.
7. exclaimed The crowd exclaimed their joy when Hank scored before the final buzzer.
8. exclamatory Her exclamatory remark was heard three classrooms away.
9. injury George’s workplace injury earned him a financial settlement in court.
10. injustice I speak out about injustice whenever I see it happening.
11. judge The judge decided a small fine would be a sufficient punishment.
12. judicial A recent judicial ruling made it illegal to skateboard downtown.
13. juror Aunt Steph served as a juror last year on an important criminal case.
14. justice Applying the laws equally to everyone is part of our justice system.
15. justification Time limits are never a justification for handing in sloppy work.
16. justify How can you justify leaving your brother at the park by himself?
17. perjury Perjury is the crime of lying after swearing to tell the truth in a court of law.
18. proclaim I now proclaim this ship ready to sail the seas!
19. reclaim Hattie needs to reclaim her confidence after losing the last tennis match.
20. unclaimed One jacket was still unclaimed after everyone had left the building.
21. declamation Her declamation convinced many in the audience to join the club.
22. jurisdiction The senator’s jurisdiction extends to the border of his state.
23. proclamation President Lincoln’s proclamation led to the abolishment of slavery.
2. adjustment Jack made an adjustment to the gears, and now his bike works better.
3. clamor The classroom was filled with the clamor of yelling students.
4. conjure Try to conjure in your mind a picture of my brother in a red wig.
5. declaim When you declaim your views, you share them with an audience.
6. disclaimer The disclaimer says the company will not give a refund if the toy breaks.
7. exclaimed The crowd exclaimed their joy when Hank scored before the final buzzer.
8. exclamatory Her exclamatory remark was heard three classrooms away.
9. injury George’s workplace injury earned him a financial settlement in court.
10. injustice I speak out about injustice whenever I see it happening.
11. judge The judge decided a small fine would be a sufficient punishment.
12. judicial A recent judicial ruling made it illegal to skateboard downtown.
13. juror Aunt Steph served as a juror last year on an important criminal case.
14. justice Applying the laws equally to everyone is part of our justice system.
15. justification Time limits are never a justification for handing in sloppy work.
16. justify How can you justify leaving your brother at the park by himself?
17. perjury Perjury is the crime of lying after swearing to tell the truth in a court of law.
18. proclaim I now proclaim this ship ready to sail the seas!
19. reclaim Hattie needs to reclaim her confidence after losing the last tennis match.
20. unclaimed One jacket was still unclaimed after everyone had left the building.
21. declamation Her declamation convinced many in the audience to join the club.
22. jurisdiction The senator’s jurisdiction extends to the border of his state.
23. proclamation President Lincoln’s proclamation led to the abolishment of slavery.
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Due:
Assignment
1. bandage Medics had to bandage the wound on the boy’s elbow.
2. blustery The blustery weather we had last week knocked down several trees.
3. bribery The jury found him guilty of bribery and misusing state funds.
4. cemetery In uptown, there is a beautiful old cemetery with massive oak trees.
5. comedian The comedian who visited the school made my whole class laugh.
6. damage Please be careful moving the piano so that you don’t damage it.
7. eatery Francine’s Diner is my favorite local eatery for brunch.
8. forgery An art historian is going to examine the painting to see if it’s a forgery.
9. gallery Mr. Yost’s wire sculptures are being displayed at a gallery downtown.
10. Jamaican Mrs. Park told her students about her Jamaican cruise.
11. librarian The librarian helped me find a book about seashells.
12. marriage Sara and Julian celebrated their marriage with a large reception.
13. monastery In Spain, we visited a monastery built in the twelfth century.
14. musician My aunt is a musician in a band that plays Dixieland jazz.
15. nursery Mary Sue dropped her children off at the nursey before work.
16. orphanage Anne Shirley lived at an orphanage before she came to Green Gables.
17. rummage Ellie wants to rummage around in the attic to find our old photos.
18. slavery Unfortunately, slavery played a large role in American history.
19. vegetarian My sister is a vegetarian, but she does eat cheese and eggs.
20. wintery A wintery mix of sleet and snow is forecast for Sunday.
21. dietician The school’s dietician makes sure all the meals in the cafeteria are nutritious.
22. scrimmage In the scrimmage for the toy, one dog managed to grab it and run off.
23. treachery Because of her treachery, the other girls never trusted Sondra again.
2. blustery The blustery weather we had last week knocked down several trees.
3. bribery The jury found him guilty of bribery and misusing state funds.
4. cemetery In uptown, there is a beautiful old cemetery with massive oak trees.
5. comedian The comedian who visited the school made my whole class laugh.
6. damage Please be careful moving the piano so that you don’t damage it.
7. eatery Francine’s Diner is my favorite local eatery for brunch.
8. forgery An art historian is going to examine the painting to see if it’s a forgery.
9. gallery Mr. Yost’s wire sculptures are being displayed at a gallery downtown.
10. Jamaican Mrs. Park told her students about her Jamaican cruise.
11. librarian The librarian helped me find a book about seashells.
12. marriage Sara and Julian celebrated their marriage with a large reception.
13. monastery In Spain, we visited a monastery built in the twelfth century.
14. musician My aunt is a musician in a band that plays Dixieland jazz.
15. nursery Mary Sue dropped her children off at the nursey before work.
16. orphanage Anne Shirley lived at an orphanage before she came to Green Gables.
17. rummage Ellie wants to rummage around in the attic to find our old photos.
18. slavery Unfortunately, slavery played a large role in American history.
19. vegetarian My sister is a vegetarian, but she does eat cheese and eggs.
20. wintery A wintery mix of sleet and snow is forecast for Sunday.
21. dietician The school’s dietician makes sure all the meals in the cafeteria are nutritious.
22. scrimmage In the scrimmage for the toy, one dog managed to grab it and run off.
23. treachery Because of her treachery, the other girls never trusted Sondra again.
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Due:
Assignment
1. anagram The word crate is an anagram of the word trace.
2. diagram The inventor included a diagram showing how his machine works.
3. epigram An epigram is a short, funny quote; Oscar Wilde is famous for his epigrams.
4. grammar The grammar in your writing has improved greatly this year.
5. mechanic The mechanic called to say Mr. Thompson’s car had been repaired.
6. mechanical Several antique mechanical toys are on display at the museum.
7. mechanism This mechanism in the engine moves the piston up and down.
8. mechanized Food prices dropped after harvesting became mechanized.
9. metropolis Chicago is a thriving metropolis.
10. metropolitan Charlotte’s metropolitan area includes parts of South Carolina.
11. monogram My mom decorated the sweater with a monogram of my initials.
12. philosopher Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher.
13. philosophy Julian is studying philosophy at the university.
14. policy The school’s policy against bringing pets into the building will not change.
15. political Trey’s political beliefs are different than his father’s.
16. politician A politician is handing out flyers at the mall to promote her campaign.
17. seismogram Tremors in the ground produced a seismogram that foretold an earthquake.
18. sophisticated Bernie’s tastes in music and art are very sophisticated.
19. sophomore My cousin, Heath, is a sophomore in high school.
20. telegram The White House received a telegram announcing the birth of Prince Max.
21. cardiogram Dr. Vallee carefully studied the cardiogram for any evidence of heart trouble.
22. cosmopolitan Bev is very cosmopolitan; she has visited many cities in Asia and Europe.
23. grammatical Please check your writing for any grammatical errors before you publish it.
2. diagram The inventor included a diagram showing how his machine works.
3. epigram An epigram is a short, funny quote; Oscar Wilde is famous for his epigrams.
4. grammar The grammar in your writing has improved greatly this year.
5. mechanic The mechanic called to say Mr. Thompson’s car had been repaired.
6. mechanical Several antique mechanical toys are on display at the museum.
7. mechanism This mechanism in the engine moves the piston up and down.
8. mechanized Food prices dropped after harvesting became mechanized.
9. metropolis Chicago is a thriving metropolis.
10. metropolitan Charlotte’s metropolitan area includes parts of South Carolina.
11. monogram My mom decorated the sweater with a monogram of my initials.
12. philosopher Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher.
13. philosophy Julian is studying philosophy at the university.
14. policy The school’s policy against bringing pets into the building will not change.
15. political Trey’s political beliefs are different than his father’s.
16. politician A politician is handing out flyers at the mall to promote her campaign.
17. seismogram Tremors in the ground produced a seismogram that foretold an earthquake.
18. sophisticated Bernie’s tastes in music and art are very sophisticated.
19. sophomore My cousin, Heath, is a sophomore in high school.
20. telegram The White House received a telegram announcing the birth of Prince Max.
21. cardiogram Dr. Vallee carefully studied the cardiogram for any evidence of heart trouble.
22. cosmopolitan Bev is very cosmopolitan; she has visited many cities in Asia and Europe.
23. grammatical Please check your writing for any grammatical errors before you publish it.
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Due:
Assignment
1. anagram The word crate is an anagram of the word trace.
2. diagram The inventor included a diagram showing how his machine works.
3. epigram An epigram is a short, funny quote; Oscar Wilde is famous for his epigrams.
4. grammar The grammar in your writing has improved greatly this year.
5. mechanic The mechanic called to say Mr. Thompson’s car had been repaired.
6. mechanical Several antique mechanical toys are on display at the museum.
7. mechanism This mechanism in the engine moves the piston up and down.
8. mechanized Food prices dropped after harvesting became mechanized.
9. metropolis Chicago is a thriving metropolis.
10. metropolitan Charlotte’s metropolitan area includes parts of South Carolina.
11. monogram My mom decorated the sweater with a monogram of my initials.
12. philosopher Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher.
13. philosophy Julian is studying philosophy at the university.
14. policy The school’s policy against bringing pets into the building will not change.
15. political Trey’s political beliefs are different than his father’s.
16. politician A politician is handing out flyers at the mall to promote her campaign.
17. seismogram Tremors in the ground produced a seismogram that foretold an earthquake.
18. sophisticated Bernie’s tastes in music and art are very sophisticated.
19. sophomore My cousin, Heath, is a sophomore in high school.
20. telegram The White House received a telegram announcing the birth of Prince Max.
21. cardiogram Dr. Vallee carefully studied the cardiogram for any evidence of heart trouble.
22. cosmopolitan Bev is very cosmopolitan; she has visited many cities in Asia and Europe.
23. grammatical Please check your writing for any grammatical errors before you publish it.
2. diagram The inventor included a diagram showing how his machine works.
3. epigram An epigram is a short, funny quote; Oscar Wilde is famous for his epigrams.
4. grammar The grammar in your writing has improved greatly this year.
5. mechanic The mechanic called to say Mr. Thompson’s car had been repaired.
6. mechanical Several antique mechanical toys are on display at the museum.
7. mechanism This mechanism in the engine moves the piston up and down.
8. mechanized Food prices dropped after harvesting became mechanized.
9. metropolis Chicago is a thriving metropolis.
10. metropolitan Charlotte’s metropolitan area includes parts of South Carolina.
11. monogram My mom decorated the sweater with a monogram of my initials.
12. philosopher Aristotle was an ancient Greek philosopher.
13. philosophy Julian is studying philosophy at the university.
14. policy The school’s policy against bringing pets into the building will not change.
15. political Trey’s political beliefs are different than his father’s.
16. politician A politician is handing out flyers at the mall to promote her campaign.
17. seismogram Tremors in the ground produced a seismogram that foretold an earthquake.
18. sophisticated Bernie’s tastes in music and art are very sophisticated.
19. sophomore My cousin, Heath, is a sophomore in high school.
20. telegram The White House received a telegram announcing the birth of Prince Max.
21. cardiogram Dr. Vallee carefully studied the cardiogram for any evidence of heart trouble.
22. cosmopolitan Bev is very cosmopolitan; she has visited many cities in Asia and Europe.
23. grammatical Please check your writing for any grammatical errors before you publish it.
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Due:
Assignment
Week of February 25th
1. allergist Luiz had an appointment with an allergist to help with his asthma.
2. antagonist The antagonist in this story tries to trick the hero into telling a lie.
3. astrology In astrology, your zodiac sign is determined by the date of your birth.
4. audiology The tour of the audiology lab ended with an informal hearing test.
5. biology My biology teacher says we will hatch ladybug eggs in the spring.
6. cardiology The cardiology department specializes in heart health.
7. cartoonist A cartoonist for the newspaper will visit our art class tomorrow.
8. chemist Nina loves science and plans to be a chemist when she is older.
9. cryptology The man studying cryptology was ecstatic when he found the ancient scroll.
10. dermatology Dermatology is the science and study of skin.
11. ecology In our ecology unit, we learned about Earth’s systems.
12. florist Ms. Harris called the florist to order a bouquet for her daughter’s birthday.
13. geologist The geologist gathered rock samples from the desert.
14. journalist A journalist came to school to interview the soccer team.
15. mythology Greek mythology and Roman mythology have many similar tales.
16. paleontology Cleaning dinosaur bones is one of the topics of her paleontology class.
17. protagonist The protagonist in my story tries to win the annual science fair.
18. psychology Psychology and psychiatry are closely related fields of study.
19. typist I want to be a fast typist, so I practice my typing skills at least once a day.
20. vocalist My aunt is the lead vocalist in a local country music band.
21. anthropology Anthropology is the study of human cultures.
22. archaeology The archaeology department has a room full of ancient pottery.
23. meteorologist A meteorologist on TV warned about an approaching storm.
2. antagonist The antagonist in this story tries to trick the hero into telling a lie.
3. astrology In astrology, your zodiac sign is determined by the date of your birth.
4. audiology The tour of the audiology lab ended with an informal hearing test.
5. biology My biology teacher says we will hatch ladybug eggs in the spring.
6. cardiology The cardiology department specializes in heart health.
7. cartoonist A cartoonist for the newspaper will visit our art class tomorrow.
8. chemist Nina loves science and plans to be a chemist when she is older.
9. cryptology The man studying cryptology was ecstatic when he found the ancient scroll.
10. dermatology Dermatology is the science and study of skin.
11. ecology In our ecology unit, we learned about Earth’s systems.
12. florist Ms. Harris called the florist to order a bouquet for her daughter’s birthday.
13. geologist The geologist gathered rock samples from the desert.
14. journalist A journalist came to school to interview the soccer team.
15. mythology Greek mythology and Roman mythology have many similar tales.
16. paleontology Cleaning dinosaur bones is one of the topics of her paleontology class.
17. protagonist The protagonist in my story tries to win the annual science fair.
18. psychology Psychology and psychiatry are closely related fields of study.
19. typist I want to be a fast typist, so I practice my typing skills at least once a day.
20. vocalist My aunt is the lead vocalist in a local country music band.
21. anthropology Anthropology is the study of human cultures.
22. archaeology The archaeology department has a room full of ancient pottery.
23. meteorologist A meteorologist on TV warned about an approaching storm.
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Due:
Assignment
Homework for this week will be turned in on Monday February 25, 2019. The test for the week will be on that same day.
Thank you!
Thank you!
5th Grade Spelling Words Unit 4 Lesson 6 Review (4A/4B)
1. animation
2. competitive
3. credible
4. emerge
5. enforce
6. exclusive
7. illuminate
8. imaginary
9. immunize
10. inscription
11. interior
12. irresistible
13. memoir
14. memorable
15. navigate
16. ordinal
17. perceptive
18. pervasive
19. semiannual
20. sympathetic
21. evacuation
22. imminent
23. indescribable
2. competitive
3. credible
4. emerge
5. enforce
6. exclusive
7. illuminate
8. imaginary
9. immunize
10. inscription
11. interior
12. irresistible
13. memoir
14. memorable
15. navigate
16. ordinal
17. perceptive
18. pervasive
19. semiannual
20. sympathetic
21. evacuation
22. imminent
23. indescribable
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Friday
Due:
Assignment
Homework for this week will be turned in on Monday February 11, 2019. The test for the week will be on that same day.
Thank you!
1. encircle We plan to encircle the area with flowers and bushes.
2. encode Encode the message before you send it across enemy lines.
3. enforce I’ve never seen anyone enforce the rule about not feeding geese at this pond.
4. engrave Myles is going to engrave his initials in this block of wood.
5. enlist Mrs. Knowles is trying to enlist students into a new chess club.
6. enraged Marcus was enraged when he learned that his bike had been stolen.
7. envision Can you envision a time in the future when pollution is no longer a problem?
8. perceive When did you first perceive that the painting must be a fake?
9. perceptive Her essay was filled with perceptive comments about solar energy.
10. perennial Flooding on the playground after big storms is a perennial problem.
11. perforate The surgeon was especially careful not to perforate the wall of the heart.
12. perjury After his testimony at the trial, some people accused him of perjury.
13. perspire I started to perspire as I planted flowers in the garden.
14. pervasive The fear was pervasive, and soon everyone in the crowd was panicking.
15. semiannual Henry dressed in a suit and tie for his semiannual review with the manager.
16. semiformal The dance will be semiformal, so you do not need to wear a tuxedo.
17. semiofficial There is a semiofficial rule about not bringing pets for show and tell.
18. semiprivate Our apartment building has a semiprivate playground in the courtyard.
19. semisweet Use semisweet chocolate chips; otherwise, the cookies will taste too sugary.
20. semitropical The island is located in a semitropical area in the Pacific Ocean.
21. encapsulate Your stories really encapsulate what life was like in Vietnam in the ‘60s.
22. permeate The odors of campfires permeate the woods.
23. semiconscious Dad said he was watching the game, but he looked semiconscious to me.
2. encode Encode the message before you send it across enemy lines.
3. enforce I’ve never seen anyone enforce the rule about not feeding geese at this pond.
4. engrave Myles is going to engrave his initials in this block of wood.
5. enlist Mrs. Knowles is trying to enlist students into a new chess club.
6. enraged Marcus was enraged when he learned that his bike had been stolen.
7. envision Can you envision a time in the future when pollution is no longer a problem?
8. perceive When did you first perceive that the painting must be a fake?
9. perceptive Her essay was filled with perceptive comments about solar energy.
10. perennial Flooding on the playground after big storms is a perennial problem.
11. perforate The surgeon was especially careful not to perforate the wall of the heart.
12. perjury After his testimony at the trial, some people accused him of perjury.
13. perspire I started to perspire as I planted flowers in the garden.
14. pervasive The fear was pervasive, and soon everyone in the crowd was panicking.
15. semiannual Henry dressed in a suit and tie for his semiannual review with the manager.
16. semiformal The dance will be semiformal, so you do not need to wear a tuxedo.
17. semiofficial There is a semiofficial rule about not bringing pets for show and tell.
18. semiprivate Our apartment building has a semiprivate playground in the courtyard.
19. semisweet Use semisweet chocolate chips; otherwise, the cookies will taste too sugary.
20. semitropical The island is located in a semitropical area in the Pacific Ocean.
21. encapsulate Your stories really encapsulate what life was like in Vietnam in the ‘60s.
22. permeate The odors of campfires permeate the woods.
23. semiconscious Dad said he was watching the game, but he looked semiconscious to me.
Reading:
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Monday 2/11/19
Fill out reading log for each night (including the weekend) return on Monday 2/11/19
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Due:
Assignment
Week of January 28th
READING HOMEWORK: Read for 25 minutes a night and fill in reading log. Due every Friday.
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write Sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write Sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
5th Grade Spelling Words Unit 4 Lesson 4
1. apathetic Frank was apathetic about football and didn’t care who won the game.
2. apathy Her apathy was obvious by the way she shrugged her shoulders.
3. ascribe I ascribe your bad temper to the fact that you had very little sleep last night.
4. conscript During a military draft, the government will conscript people into the Army.
5. empathy Shelly volunteers at the animal shelter; she has great empathy for dogs.
6. inscription An inscription in stone marks the date of the building’s completion.
7. memento The small figurine was a perfect memento of Angelica’s trip to Nepal.
8. memoir Her memoir describes the time when she found buried treasure as a child.
9. memorable Flying through the Grand Canyon was a memorable event from my youth
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10. memorandum The mayor’s memorandum established May as the official Month of Hats.
10. memorandum The mayor’s memorandum established May as the official Month of Hats.
11. memorial This park was built as a memorial for the town’s original founder.
12. pathogen The microbiologist is studying a new pathogen that originated in Europe
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13. pathology My cousin is taking classes in pathology at the university.
13. pathology My cousin is taking classes in pathology at the university.
14. pathos The tragic hero’s pathos brought many of us in the audience to tears.
15. remembrance Your remembrance of events from twenty years ago is impressive.
16. subscribe Polly and her brother subscribe to many online newsletters.
17. subscription We need to renew our subscription to Baseball World magazine.
18. superscript Set the 2 in superscript to show that the number is multiplied by itself.
19. sympathetic Although the teacher was sympathetic to our request, she still said no.
20. telepathic The aliens in that movie are telepathic; they can read people’s minds
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21. circumscribe The park rangers are going to circumscribe the wolf’s movements.
21. circumscribe The park rangers are going to circumscribe the wolf’s movements.
22. indescribable The flavor of this delicious pear is almost indescribable.
23. memorabilia Mr. Benson’s basement is filled with baseball memorabilia from the 1970s.
Due:
Assignment
Week of January 21st
Reading homework: Read for 25 minutes a night and fill in reading log. Due every Friday.
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write Sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
5th Grade Spelling Words Unit 4 Lesson 3
Reading homework: Read for 25 minutes a night and fill in reading log. Due every Friday.
SPELLING HOMEWORK
Monday
Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11
Tuesday
Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23
Wednesday
Write Sentences for Spelling words 1-11
Thursday
Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23
5th Grade Spelling Words Unit 4 Lesson 3
1. animation My sister prefers realistic films over animation.
2. animator Uncle Louie worked as an animator on several popular movies.
3. animosity Animosity between nations often leads to war.
4. animus The girl’s animus toward her brother made life at home unpleasant.
5. credible Nellie’s account of what happened is more credible than Ben’s.
6. creditor Mr. Strong spoke with a creditor about the loan for his car.
7. credo Part of Dwayne’s credo is to always treat others with respect.
8. discredit Telling lies can discredit the value of anything you say in the future.
9. disorder When a bird got into the classroom, there was chaos and disorder.
10. imagery The imagery she creates in her stories is beautiful.
11. imaginary He writes poetry about imaginary places and mythical beasts.
12. imagination Use your imagination to tell me what vehicles might be like in 2075.
13. incredulous My mom was incredulous when I told her a squirrel was in the house.
14. inordinate My teacher assigned an inordinate amount of homework for tonight.
15. ordain The judge will ordain a severe punishment for the crime.
16. ordinal First, second, and third are examples of ordinal numbers.
17. ordinance The new city ordinance makes it illegal to drain pools into storm sewers.
18. unanimity The council voted in unanimity to pass the law.
19. unimaginable The damage after the storm was almost unimaginable.
20. unimaginative His ideas for improving our schools are unimaginative.
21. accredited This school is accredited to teach classes in microbiology.
22. magnanimous The king decision to forgive the serf’s crime was magnanimous.
23. uncoordinated The newborn puppy’s first steps were awkward and uncoordinated.
2. animator Uncle Louie worked as an animator on several popular movies.
3. animosity Animosity between nations often leads to war.
4. animus The girl’s animus toward her brother made life at home unpleasant.
5. credible Nellie’s account of what happened is more credible than Ben’s.
6. creditor Mr. Strong spoke with a creditor about the loan for his car.
7. credo Part of Dwayne’s credo is to always treat others with respect.
8. discredit Telling lies can discredit the value of anything you say in the future.
9. disorder When a bird got into the classroom, there was chaos and disorder.
10. imagery The imagery she creates in her stories is beautiful.
11. imaginary He writes poetry about imaginary places and mythical beasts.
12. imagination Use your imagination to tell me what vehicles might be like in 2075.
13. incredulous My mom was incredulous when I told her a squirrel was in the house.
14. inordinate My teacher assigned an inordinate amount of homework for tonight.
15. ordain The judge will ordain a severe punishment for the crime.
16. ordinal First, second, and third are examples of ordinal numbers.
17. ordinance The new city ordinance makes it illegal to drain pools into storm sewers.
18. unanimity The council voted in unanimity to pass the law.
19. unimaginable The damage after the storm was almost unimaginable.
20. unimaginative His ideas for improving our schools are unimaginative.
21. accredited This school is accredited to teach classes in microbiology.
22. magnanimous The king decision to forgive the serf’s crime was magnanimous.
23. uncoordinated The newborn puppy’s first steps were awkward and uncoordinated.
Due:
Assignment
Week of January 14th
Reading homework: Read for 25 minutes a night and fill in reading log. Due every Friday.
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SPELLING HOMEWORK |
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Monday |
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Write definitions for Spelling words 1-11 |
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Tuesday |
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Write definitions for Spelling words 12-23 |
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Wednesday |
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Write Sentences for Spelling words 1-11 |
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Thursday |
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Write sentences for Spelling words 12-23 |
5th Grade Spelling Words Unit 4 Lesson 2
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1. illuminate |
The lantern will illuminate the inside of the tent so we can see. |
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2. illusion |
As beautiful as a rainbow is, it is only an illusion. |
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3. illusive |
Gabriel swore he saw fairies in the woods, but they were illusive. |
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4. illustrate |
Max wants to illustrate his story with photographs that he took. |
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5. illustration |
Your illustration of a horse is the best in the class. |
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6. immigrant |
Leah’s great-grandmother was an immigrant from Greece. |
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7. immunize |
This shot will immunize you against chicken pox. |
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8. implode |
When some stars die, they implode and become extremely small and dense. |
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9. imprison |
Many dictators imprison those who oppose them. |
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10. impulsive |
Nora made an impulsive decision to take ballet; she quit after a month. |
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11. inaugurate |
We will inaugurate the new school year with an assembly. |
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12. influx |
The park has had an influx of deer due to a new housing development. |
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13. inject |
The nurse will inject antibiotics using this needle. |
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14. inscribe |
The club members hope to inscribe a stone with the founder’s name. |
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15. interior |
Mr. Yates spilled coffee all over his car’s interior. |
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16. irregular |
An irregular diet can lead to malnutrition. |
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17. irreparable |
The damage to the building was irreparable, so it will be torn down. |
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18. irreplaceable |
These old photographs of my grandparents are irreplaceable. |
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19. irresistible |
The cool, blue water of the lake was irresistible, so I dipped my feet in it. |
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20. irresponsible |
Tom’s irresponsible behavior resulted in three broken windowpanes. |
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21. imminent |
The imminent arrival of spring caused her mood to improve. |
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22. infiltrate |
A reporter tried to infiltrate the company and gain access to its records. |
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23. irrevocable |
The teacher made an irrevocable decision, so everyone had to abide by it. |