Vocabulary Words for Week 1
(test on September 30th)
1.  compromise - reaching an agreement in which each person gives up something in order to end an argument

2.  dignity - worthy of respect or honor

3.  denial - not allowing someone to have or do something

4.  legislation - laws

Click below to Place Scholastic book orders if you would like to order.  You can also just send in your order to our class with your child.
Our class code is: G8YG2
​Due:  September 30th

Spelling Words - short vowels 
Test on Friday, September 16th

1.  amendments
2.  activists
3.  benefited
4.  citizens
5.  insults
6.  impressive
7.  topics
​8.  public

Thanks to all of the parents for coming to our Back-to-School night on Thursday!  Here is the link to the presentation if you were not able to come.


VOCABULARY (Unit 4 Week 1 & 2)
​Quiz: 4/29

confront - to oppose or challenge someone, especially in a direct and forceful way

implement - an object used to do work; a tool

justice - fair treatment

melodious - having a pleasing melody or musical sound

perspective - point of view; a way of looking at something

reassuring - to say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of someone

solitude - the state of being alone


Spelling Words U4 W2
​"Homographs" TEST on 4/22

1.  novel
2.  left
3.  bound
4. story
5. rare
6.  kind
7.  till
8. down


Spelling Words U4 W1
​"Vowel - Consonant -e syllable pattern" TEST on 4/8

1.  blithe
2.  ashamed
3.  scraped
4. those
5.  excited
6.  bravely
7.  survive
8. contribute


Spelling Words U3 W3
​"Consonant -le syllable pattern" TEST on 3/18

1.  castle
2.  example
3.  incredible
4. puzzle
5.  unforgettable
6.  nibble
7.  available
8.  principles



VOCABULARY (Unit 3 Week 2) Quiz: 3/4

beneficial - producing good or helpful results or effects

consumption - the act of eating or drinking something

cultivated - raised or grown on a farm

depleting- the use most or all of something important

emergence - the act of becoming known or coming into view

generate-to cause, to create, to produce

principles - a general rule or basic truth; a fact of nature

surplus - the amount that is more than what you need



Spelling Words U3 W1
"Vowel-r Syllable Pattern" TEST on 2/4

1.  covered
2.  forests
3.  cornstalks
4.  kernels
5.  scorching
6.  farmers
7.  burst
8.  thirteen



VOCABULARY (Unit 2) TEST: 1/21

accomplice - someone who helps someone do something wrong

cautiously - in a careful way

distinct - easily distinguished by the senses

expedition - a journey by a group of people; especially for exploration

mischievous - a playful desire to cause trouble

occurred - thoughts or ideas that come into your mind

peculiar - strange, odd, or unusual

regrets - feelings of sadness or disappointment about something you did or did not do

rollicking - enjoyable in a lively or noisy way

vague - not clear in meaning, not specific


Spelling Words U2 W3
"Open Syllables" TEST on 1/14

1.  become
2.  beloved
3.  events
4.  secret
5.  famous
6.  museum
7.  pirates
8.  readers


Spelling Words U2 W2
"Closed Syllables" TEST on 12/10

1.  swimming
2.  campers
3.  forget
4.  capture
5.  discussed
6.  except
7.  summit
8.  distance


Scholastic Book Order
If you would like to order a book for your child, please submit your order by Friday, October 27th.  You can turn in your order form with payment to me, or you can order online at the above link.
​Class Code: G8YG2