Embedded Files
Welcome to Mr. Van Wyhe's ELA website.
Hello, Future Sixth Graders!
We’re so excited to meet you! We’re not just your new ELA teachers, we are also avid readers. We see summer as a time to read a lot of books. We hope that you will find inspiration and models of moral courage in the books we’re recommending for your summer reading. We are also interested in hearing about any books you love or have recently discovered because we’re always looking to add books to our classroom libraries.
This year, we would like you to read at least one of the books on our list. You can read one, two, or all of the books on the list. We especially recommend that you read either I Am Malala or The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, as they are both great books with a powerful message. We are also including a few other books (including two graphic novels) about people who have shown bravery, overcome obstacles, or changed the world in some small way.
To accompany your reading, choose one of the following two options:
Write a letter to one of the main characters. Be sure to ask questions and share your reactions to the main character’s experiences and share some information about yourself. Remember to be polite, and feel free to add pictures to your letter.
Keep a journal while reading one of the books below. Especially look for ways that young people can make a difference in the world or grow and change as a person. Please do at least three entries...and more if you want! Feel free to draw some pictures, too.
We look forward to discussing this summer reading with you as the new school year begins. Please feel free to email us with any questions.
Thank you, and have a great summer!
Ms. Stanton (mstanton@ashland.k12.ma.us), Team Orange ELA
Mr. Van Wyhe (rvanwyhe@ashland.k12.ma.us), Team Yellow ELA
Ms. Stanislawzyk (mstanislawzyk@ashland.k12.ma.us)
Ms. Flynn (lflynn@ashland.k12.ma.us )
Please read one of the following books this summer.
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up For Education and Changed the World (Young Readers Edition) by Malala Yousafzai
I Am Malala. This is my story.
Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region. They said music was a crime. They said women weren't allowed to go to the market. They said girls couldn't go to school.
Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan transformed by terrorism, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. So she fought for her right to be educated. And on October 9, 2012, she nearly lost her life for the cause: She was shot point-blank while riding the bus on her way home from school.
No one expected her to survive. Now Malala is an international symbol of peaceful protest and the youngest ever Nobel Peace Prize winner. In this Young Readers Edition of her bestselling memoir, which has been reimagined specifically for a younger audience and includes exclusive photos and material, we hear firsthand the remarkable story of a girl who knew from a young age that she wanted to change the world -- and did.
___________________________________________________________
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition) by William Kamkwamba and Brian Mealer
When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land.
Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
______________________________________________
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.
As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?
_______________________________________________
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
For most of her twelve years, Astrid has done everything with her best friend Nicole. But after Astrid falls in love with roller derby and signs up for derby camp, Nicole decides to go to dance camp instead. And so begins the most difficult summer of Astrid's life as she struggles to keep up with the older girls at camp, hang on to the friend she feels slipping away, and cautiously embark on a new friendship. As the end of summer nears and her first roller derby bout (and junior high!) draws closer, Astrid realizes that maybe she is strong enough to handle the bout, a lost friendship, and middle school… in short, strong enough to be a roller girl.
In this graphic novel debut that earned a Newbery Honor and five starred reviews, real-life derby girl Victoria Jamieson has created an inspiring coming-of-age story about friendship, perseverance, and girl power!
_______________________________________________
The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Lamar Giles
Otto and Sheed are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they bicker over what kind of fun they want to have. That is, until a mysterious man appears with a camera that literally freezes time. Now, with the help of some very strange people and even stranger creatures, Otto and Sheed will have to put aside their differences to save their town—and each other—before time stops for good.
_______________________________________________
The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm
Bell has spent his whole life - all eleven years of it - on Mars. But he's still just a regular kid - he loves cats, any kind of cake, and is curious about the secrets the adults in the US colony are keeping. Like, why don't have contact with anyone on the other Mars colonies? Why are they so isolated? When a virus breaks out and the grown-ups all fall ill, Bell and the other children are the only ones who can help. It's up to Bell - a regular kid in a very different world - to uncover the truth and save his family ... and possibly unite an entire planet.
_______________________________________________
Merci Suarez Changes Gears by Meg Medina
Merci Suarez knew that sixth grade would be different, but she had no idea just how different. For starters, Merci has never been like the other kids at her private school in Florida, because she and her older brother, Roli, are scholarship students. They don’t have a big house or a fancy boat, and they have to do extra community service to make up for their free tuition. So when bossy Edna Santos sets her sights on the new boy who happens to be Merci’s school-assigned Sunshine Buddy, Merci becomes the target of Edna’s jealousy. Things aren't going well at home, either: Merci’s grandfather and most trusted ally, Lolo, has been acting strangely lately — forgetting important things, falling from his bike, and getting angry over nothing. No one in her family will tell Merci what's going on, so she’s left to her own worries, while also feeling all on her own at school. In a coming-of-age tale full of humor and wisdom, award-winning author Meg Medina gets to the heart of the confusion and constant change that defines middle school — and the steadfast connection that defines family.
______________________________________________
Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca
Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she’s the only Indian American student, and home, with her family’s traditions and holidays. But Reha’s parents don’t understand why she’s conflicted—they only notice when Reha doesn’t meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma. Although their names are linked—Reha means “star” and Punam means “moon”—they are a universe apart.
Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. Really sick.
Reha, who dreams of becoming a doctor even though she can’t stomach the sight of blood, is determined to make her Amma well again. She’ll be the perfect daughter, if it means saving her Amma’s life.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Readers Edition) by William Kamkwamba and Brian Mealer
New Kid by Jerry Craft
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
_______________________________________________
Please Ignore Anything Below This Line
_______________________________________
TUESDAY, 6/16: Hi, everyone! We're so close! I'll be posting your summer reading in Google Classroom later today. Otherwise, please complete the little survey in Classroom and you're done for the day!
MONDAY, 6/15: Hi, everyone! Today is the last day of the JUNE Reading Log! You may read anything you like. Just be sure you enjoy the experience and read for at least twenty minutes. Most importantly, have a great day!
FRIDAY, 6/12: Hi, everyone! Today we have our LAST quiz of the year (hooray!). I'm going to be hosting a Quizlet Live from 10-10:30 today if you'd like to practice before the quiz or if you'd just like to compete for fun. Have a great day!
THURSDAY, 6/11: Please join us for Quizlet Live today at 10am. Please also take the practice quiz for Unit 12 and record your reading as usual. Have a great Thursday!
WEDNESDAY, 6/10: Hi, everyone! Today, you'll read a fairy tale and take a plot quiz. This is a chance for you to demonstrate your understanding of plot. You can count your fairy tale reading as part of your reading log for the day. Have a great day!
TUESDAY, 6/9: I figured I would post this a little bit early, in case you want to just get it finished. Today, you'll be completing the Vocab Unit 12 HW, Pt. 2. After that, just read for the day and you're done! Have a great Tuesday!
MONDAY, 6/8: Hi, everyone! Please enjoy my reading of "The Frog Prince" in Google Classroom and answer the questions on the accompanying Google Form. Then, you just have your reading for the day. Tomorrow, we'll finish the homework for Vocab Unit 12. Enjoy your day!
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Newsela
Independent Reading
Vocab Unit 12
Plot Analysis
On Google Classroom.
On Google Classroom.
Link in Google Classroom, or just go straight to Newsela.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Part 2: Tuesday, 6/9
Practice Quiz: Thursday, 6/11
Quiz: Friday, 6/12
"The Frog Prince", Monday, 6/8
Take your pick: Wednesday, 6/10
Read two articles and take two quizzes on Friday, 6/12
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
____________
FRIDAY, 6/5: Hi, everyone! Ms. S. and I graded all of the retellings, so you should take a look at our comments. Also, I updated all the grades on iPass. There's still time to make up some late assignments (including the retellings). Today, I'm just asking you to read some Newsela articles and take two Newsela quizzes. You can count the Newsela reading on your reading log. Happy Friday!
THURSDAY, 6/4: Please enjoy Ms. Stanislawzyk's wonderful video for "Hansel and Gretel." Answer the questions on the Google Form and record your reading as usual. Enjoy your Thursday!
WEDNESDAY, 6/3: Just synonyms and antonyms today. I hope you have a great day!
TUESDAY, 6/2: I hope you enjoy my new video today. It's a plot review based on "The Story of the Three Little Pigs," and it's the best one I've made. Please watch this video and answer the simple plot questions. Then, record your reading for the day. :)
MONDAY, 6/1: Happy June! I'm posting this early in case you want to get a head start on your homework this week. Please watch my video introducing Vocab Unit 12 and then complete the first part of the homework (Choosing the Right Word) on the Google Form. Ms. S created an awesome study sheet for you, too! I advise you to use it. :)
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Newsela
Independent Reading
Vocab Unit 12, Parts 1A & 1B
Plot Analysis
On Google Classroom.
On Google Classroom.
Link in Google Classroom, or just go straight to Newsela.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Unit 12 HW, 1A (Do this on Monday, 6/1)
Unit 12 HW, 1B (Do this on Wednesday, 6/3)
Three Little Pigs - Tuesday, 6/2
Hansel and Gretel - Thursday, 6/4
Read two articles and take two quizzes on Friday, 6/5
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
__________________
THURSDAY, 5/28: I would love to see you all at Quizlet Live today. Please take the Roots 4&5 practice quiz and record your reading as usual!
Wednesday, 5/27: Hi, everyone! Please complete the final roots homework (Part 3 for Roots 4&5). We'll be playing Quizlet Live tomorrow at 10:00 (the code will be revealed at 9:50). 17 of you said you would certainly play, and 54 of you said maybe. Wow! I hope we get the most ever Quizlet Live participants tomorrow! The Quizlet we'll be using is attached here and I also linked it to the Roots HW. I hope you have a great day!
Tuesday, 5/26: Hi, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. We're keeping it simple this week. Just roots and reading. We'll have your retellings graded by next week. Today, please complete the Roots 4&5 HW, (pt. 2) on Google Classroom and submit your reading time. Enjoy the day!
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Roots Practice Quiz
Roots 4&5 Quiz
Independent Reading
Writing: Retelling a selection from The Breadwinner
Roots 4&5 HW Pt. 2 & 3
Instructional video on Google Classroom (or here), and the assignment document is in your ELA folder on Google Drive.
On Google Classroom.
Will be posted soon on Google Classroom.
Will be posted Friday morning on Google Classroom.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Final draft was due on Friday, 5/22. If you have not completed it, please get this done ASAP.
Part 2: Tuesday, 5/26
Part 3: Wed., 5/27
Thursday, 5/28
Friday, 5/29
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
__________________
FRIDAY, 5/22. Hi, everyone! I didn't assign anything extra because your RETELLING IS DUE today. If you haven't watched my revision checklist video from yesterday I STRONGLY ADVISE you to do so. It shows you how to mark the checklist and gives some great writing examples. If you need more time to work on the retelling, please send me an email today. Also, I will probably record the Newsela data on Sunday or Monday, so you have a few extra days to complete some quizzes. Remember that you can get advanced credit if have taken more than ten quizzes. I hope you have a wonderful long weekend. I'll post the weekend reading logs tomorrow and we'll start again with roots homework on Tuesday. Happy Friday!!!!
Thursday, 5/21: Please watch the revision video in Google Classroom. I hope you enjoy it! Your retelling is due tomorrow, but if you need more time just email me. I hope you have a great day!
Tuesday, 5/19: Please complete the Roots 4&5 HW, Pt. 1 (mostly review). Also, work on your retelling for twenty minutes and record your reading.
Monday, 5/18: Hi, everyone! Please watch my Roots 4 & 5 video (9 minutes). In the video, I explain scoring for Newsela and introduce the new roots! Then, please work on your retelling document and write for twenty minutes. Ms. S and I made comments this weekend. Enjoy your day!
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Newsela
Independent Reading
Writing: Retelling a selection from The Breadwinner
Roots 4&5 HW Pt. 1
Instructional video on Google Classroom (or here), and the assignment document is in your ELA folder on Google Drive.
Watch the introduction video on Monday, 5/18, and the first homework will be posted on Tuesday, 5/19.
Please read two articles and take the quizzes on Friday, 5/22.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Final draft is due on Friday, 5/22, but please write for 20 minutes each day this week.
Tuesday, 5/19
2 articles and quizzes due on Friday, 5/22.
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
Friday, 5/15: Please read TWO Newsela articles and take the quizzes. You can count this time toward your reading log for the day. You can also continue to work on your retelling today. It will be due next Friday, 5/22. I hope you have a great weekend!
Thursday, 5/14: Please watch my six-minute video about dialogue. I think you'll enjoy it. Then, please write for twenty minutes (and don't forget to record your reading). Tomorrow, we'll make comments on what you've written so far. Enjoy your day!
Wednesday, 5/13: Please watch my five-minute video about details (on Google Classroom), and then work on your retelling for twenty minutes (in Google Drive). Don't forget to record your reading on your reading log. I hope you have a great day!
Tuesday, 5/12: Please work on your retelling for twenty minutes today. Tomorrow, I'll post a five-minute video about details you should consider for your retelling. Have a great day, and don't forget to record your reading. :)
Monday, 5/11: Hi, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend. This week (and next week), we're going to be retelling a short selection from The Breadwinner in Shauzia's perspective. We created the assignment in your ELA folder, but PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE watch my 10-minute video about the assignment because it explains everything. Also, don't forget your reading log today. Enjoy the day!
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Newsela
Independent Reading
Writing: Retelling a selection from The Breadwinner
No vocab or roots this week.
Instructional video on Google Classroom (or here), and the assignment document is in your ELA folder on Google Drive.
We will resume with Roots 4&5 Next week. Vocab will resume with Unit 12 on the following week.
Please read two articles and take the quizzes on Wednesday, 5/6.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Final draft is due on Friday, 5/22, but please write for 20 minutes each day this week.
No current due date.
2 articles and quizzes due on Friday, 5/15.
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
Friday, 5/8: Can you believe it's already Friday? Please take the Unit 11 Vocab Quiz, record your reading, and enjoy your weekend!
Thursday, 5/7: Please complete the Unit 11 Vocab Practice Quiz and record your reading as usual. Have a great day!
Wednesday, 5/6: Happy, Wednesday! Please read two Newsela articles, take the Newsela quizzes, and record your reading in your reading log, as usual. You can count the Newsela reading toward your reading log. Enjoy the day!
Tuesday, 5/5: Please read Chapter 15 of The Breadwinner with me and answer the questions in the Google Form (the questions are pretty easy, I think). This is the very last chapter in the book, so I hope you enjoy it! (Also, please remember to record your reading on the MAY Reading Log.
Monday 5/4: I hope you had a fun and relaxing weekend! Today, we're finishing up the homework for Vocab Unit 11. Please complete Vocab Unit 11 HW (pt. 2) and record your reading in your reading log.
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Vocab Unit 11 Quiz
Newsela
Independent Reading
Unit 11 Vocab HW Part 2
Read Chapter 15 in The Breadwinner with me on Tuesday.
Unit and Questions Posted in Google Classroom.
There will be videos posted in Google Classroom, and there will be questions to complete for each chapter.
We will do the practice quiz, posted in Google Classroom, on Thursday, 5/7.
Please read two articles and take the quizzes on Wednesday, 5/6.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Unit 11, Pt. 2 Due 5/4
Chapter 15: 5/5
Vocab Unit 11 Quiz: 5/8
2 articles and quizzes due 5/6.
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
Friday, 5/1: Please read TWO Newsela articles and take the quizzes. That's if for today. Please remember to record your reading in your reading logs (you can count Newsela as part of your reading.)
Thursday, 4/30: Please read chapter 14, answer the comprehension questions, and join us for Quizlet Live at 10:00. Also, this is the LAST day of the April Reading Log. Make sure you read and record.
Wednesday, 4/29: Please enjoy Chapter 13 and check out my quick plot analysis in the video. Also, please answer the comprehension questions and record your reading for the day. Easy peasy.
Tuesday 4/28: For today, please complete the B section of Part 1 of the HW for Vocab Unit 11 (synonyms and antonyms). After that, just be sure to record your reading in your reading log. :)
Monday 4/27: I hope you had a great weekend! Please watch the Vocab Unit 11 introduction video and do the first part of the Unit 11 homework today. Also, be sure to keep up with your reading log.
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
No Roots this week.
Independent Reading
Unit 11 Vocab HW Part 1A & 1B
Read Chapter 13-14 in The Breadwinner with me on Wednesday and Thursday.
Unit and Questions Posted in Google Classroom.
There will be videos posted in Google Classroom, and there will be questions to complete for each chapter.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Unit 11, 1A: Due 4/27
Unit 11, 1B: Due 4/28
Chapter 13: 4/29
Chapter 14: 4/30
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
FRIDAY 4/24: Happy Friday! Please take the Roots #3 Quiz (until you get a score that satisfies you), and fill out you're reading log as usual. I will post the Saturday and Sunday reading logs tomorrow morning. On Monday we'll start Vocab Unit 11.
Thursday, 4/23: Please join me for Quizlet Live today from 10:00 to 10:30. I'll post the code in Google Classroom. Also, please try the roots practice quiz, read a Newsela article, and record your reading in the April reading log, as usual.
WEDNESDAY, 4/22: Hi, everyone! Keeping it simple again, today. Please read chapter 12 with me and answer the comprehension questions that go along with the chapter. Also, don't forget your reading log. Of course, you can find all of this on Google Classroom. I hope you have a great day!
TUESDAY 4/21: Hi, everyone! Hope you had a great weekend. Today is pretty simple. Just try the Roots #3 homework (Part 3) and complete your reading log. We'll start Unit 11 for vocab next week. We'll read another chapter from The Breadwinner tomorrow. There will be a Roots #3 quiz on Friday. Enjoy the week!
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Roots #3 HW
Roots Quiz
Independent Reading
Roots #3 HW (Part 3)
Read Chapter 12 in The Breadwinner with me on Wednesday.
Posted in Google Classroom.
There will be videos posted in Google Classroom, and there will be questions to complete for each chapter.
This week we just have Part 3 and the Practice Quiz.
Practice Quiz posted on Thursday, 4/23 in Google Classroom.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Complete this on Tuesday, 4/21.
Chapter 12: 4/22
Part 3 on Tues, 4/21
Practice Quiz Thurs, 4/23
Quiz on Friday, 4/24
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
_____________
FRIDAY 4/17: Happy Friday! Please take the Vocab Unit 10 quiz first. Then read a Newsela article, and record your reading in your reading log. The Newsela article is optional. Don't forget to record your reading this weekend. I'll post the weekend reading logs tomorrow morning. I hope you have a great weekend! (And, there's no school on Monday.)
_________
THURSDAY 4/16: Please read Chapter 11 with me, answer the comprehension questions, and take the practice quiz. It would be great to see you playing Quizlet today! Don't forget your reading log... :)
_____________________
Wednesday 4/15: Hi, everyone! Today, please read Chapter 10 along with me and answer the questions. Then, try Roots #3 HW, Part 2, and fill out your reading log, as usual. The practice quiz for Vocab Unit 10 is also now available for anyone who'd like to try it. I would be impressed if you tried the practice quiz today. It would show INITIATIVE.... :)
______________________
Tuesday, 4/14: Today, please read chapter 9 of The Breadwinner with me and answer the comprehension questions. Then, try the Roots #3 homework and complete your reading log as usual.
_______________________________________
Monday, 4/13: Hi, everyone. Pretty simple today. Please watch the Roots #3 video first (in Google Classroom). Then, please complete your Vocab Unit 10 HW, pt. 2, and fill in your reading log as usual. Also see the chart below to preview the week ahead.
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Roots #3 HW
Vocab Unit 10 Quiz
Independent Reading
Vocab Unit 10 HW, part 2 (Homework Check)
Read Chapters 9-11 in The Breadwinner with me
Completing the Sentence & Vocab in Context (p. 133-135)
The Homework Check is on Google Classroom.
There will be videos posted in Google Classroom, and there will be questions to complete for each chapter.
This will be in three parts (plus a practice quiz), all posted in Google Classroom.
Practice Quiz posted on Wednesday, 4/15 in Google Classroom.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Complete this on Monday, 4/13.
Chapter 9: 4/14
Chapter 10: 4/15
Chapter 11: 4/16
Roots #3:
Part 1 on Tues, 4/14
Part 2 on Wed, 4/15
Part 3 on Wed, 4/22
Practice Quiz Thurs, 4/23
Quiz on Friday, 4/17
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
Thursday, 4/9: Please take the Roots #2 quiz and complete your reading log for the day. Also, remember to fill in your reading log every day this weekend. And don't forget to complete your Vocab Unit 10 pt. 1 HW if you haven't already done so (about 20 of you haven't done it yet).
Wednesday, 4/8: We're reading Chapter 8 in The Breadwinner today. I made a video recording of the chapter and created some comprehension questions (with a secret question hidden in the video).
1) Read chapter 8 with me and answer questions.
2) Make sure you're ready for the Roots#2 quiz tomorrow. You may want to retake the practice quiz.
3) Read independently and record your time on the reading log.
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Roots #2 Packet
Roots #2 Practice Quiz
Roots #2 Quiz
Independent Reading
Vocab Unit 10 HW, part 1 (Homework Check)
Read Chapters 7&8 in The Breadwinner
Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms & Antonyms (p. 131-133)
The Homework Check is on Google Classroom.
There is a video posted on Google Classroom, and there are questions to complete.
Practice Quiz will be posted on Classroom tomorrow 4/7.
Posted on Thursday in Google Classroom.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Roots #2 Homework (therm, tempo, photo, phon)
Complete this on Monday, 4/6.
Complete chapter 7 on Tuesday 4/7, and Chapter 8 on Wednesday 4/8.
Complete this on Tuesday, 4/7.
Quiz on Thursday, 4/9.
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
(we completed this before the break. I'm not going to do a homework check. Just study for the quiz on Thursday, 4/9.)
Tuesday, 4/7: We're finally getting back to The Breadwinner today! I made a video recording of Chapter 7, and added some quick comprehension questions for you to try as we go. You should also try the roots practice quiz today. All of this is on Google Classroom, of course.
1) Read chapter 7 with me and answer the questions.
2) Try the Roots #2 Practice Quiz
3) Read Independently and record your time on your reading log.
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Roots #2 Practice Quiz
Roots #2 Quiz
Roots #2 Packet
Vocab Unit 10 HW, part 1 (Homework Check)
Independent Reading
Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms & Antonyms (p. 131-133)
The Homework Check is on Google Classroom.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Practice Quiz will be posted on Classroom tomorrow 4/7.
Posted on Thursday in Google Classroom.
Roots #2 Homework (therm, tempo, photo, phon)
Complete this on Monday, 4/6.
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
Complete this on Tuesday, 4/7.
Quiz on Thursday, 4/9.
(we completed this before the break. I'm not going to do a homework check. Just study for the quiz on Thursday, 4/9.)
______
Monday, 4/6/20: Okay, we're settling into a new routine! Can you believe that in an alternate universe we would've been taking the 6th Grade ELA MCAS today? Alas, we're not able to do so. Instead, we'll be starting Unit 10 and playing some Quizlet Live. I guess that's an acceptable trade-off. For today:
1) Please watch the video I made (in Google Classroom) previewing the week's work and introducing Vocab Unit 10.
2) Complete the HW Part 1 for Unit 10 (p. 131-133), but you don't have to fill out the book. Just make sure you score better than 80% on the homework (32/40 or better), even if you have to take it a few times.
3) Play Quizlet Live with us from 10-10:30am. I'll post the code in Google Classroom at 9:50.
4) Read Independently. Make sure to record your reading time on the Google Form.
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Roots #2 Practice Quiz
Roots #2 Quiz
Roots #2 Packet
Vocab Unit 10 HW, part 1 (Homework Check)
Independent Reading
Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms & Antonyms (p. 131-133)
The Homework Check is on Google Classroom.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Practice Quiz will be posted on Classroom tomorrow 4/7.
Posted on Thursday in Google Classroom.
Roots #2 Homework (therm, tempo, photo, phon)
Complete this on Monday, 4/6.
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
Complete this on Tuesday, 4/7.
Quiz on Thursday, 4/9.
(we completed this before the break. I'm not going to do a homework check. Just study for the quiz on Thursday, 4/9.)
Friday, 4/3/20: A quick vocab quiz today. I'm going to host Quizlet Live from 8:30-9:00. I'll post the code in Google Classroom ten minutes before we start. As usual, there are three parts to the assignment today:
1) Vocab Unit 9 Quiz. You can take the practice quiz first, if you'd like. I don't need to tell you that you should be honest while taking this quiz. We may try alternative forms of quizzing in the future. Also, feel free to wait until after Quizlet Live to take your quiz.
2) After you finish the homework check, please read a Newsela article in the text set: Fun/Interesting Stories II (a link is posted in Google Classroom). I posted a few extra stories today. I'll start a new text set next week, but you can continue to read these if you find them interesting. You can count this reading as part of your reading log total.
3) Please read independently and record your time, book, and genre on our new READING LOG in Google Classroom. You will record your reading there every day (including Saturday and Sunday).
_________________________________________________________________________________
See chart below:
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Vocab Unit 9 Practice Quiz
Vocab Unit 9 Quiz
Roots #2 Quiz
Roots #2 Packet
Vocab Unit 9 HW, part 2 (Homework Check)
Independent Reading
Completing the Sentence & Vocab in Context, p. 115-117
The Homework Check is on Google Classroom.
Read at least 20 minutes per day and RECORD the amount of time you read on our new Reading Log in Google Classroom.
Practice Quiz is already posted on Classroom. I will post a new version tomorrow. Everyone must take it.
Posted on Friday in Google Classroom.
Roots #2 Homework (therm, tempo, photo, phon)
Complete this on Wednesday, 4/1.
This is now becoming part of our daily routine. Do this every day.
Complete this on Thursday, 4/2 (as many times as you wish).
Quiz on Friday, 4/3
Quiz on Friday, 4/10
(we will finish this next week)
_________________________________
Wednesday, 4/1/20: Is it already April? I miss you all. I wish we were already back in school. We are moving on with the curriculum, so that means: (Also see chart below)
1) We can finally finish Unit 9 in our Vocab Workbook. For today, please complete the homework check for Unit 9 pt. 2 on Google Classroom. If you don't have your book, you'll find links to the unit and reference sheet in the chart below.
2) After you finish the homework check, please read independently and record your time, book, and genre on our new READING LOG in Google Classroom. You will record your reading there every day.
Extra ELA Activities
_____________________________________
Also, I added some stories to the Newsela (Fun/Interesting Stories II), and you should continue to try the ELA activities. Feel free to email me for any reason. (Also, if you'd like to send me copies of your trading cards, I can start assembling them. Color them. Make them look beautiful. I can do color copies.)
ELA Activities
(You can also view descriptions of these activities here.)
Activity Ideas
Details
Goal
Independent Reading
Review your Vocabulary Units
Read at least 20 minutes per day.
You could play the match game or Gravity on Quizlet. Quick links are below this chart. You could also play Freerice.com.
We'll be posting links to new text sets in Google Classroom. Explore. Have fun! (I can't wait to see how many of you have tried this.)
Please practice your typing. Please, please, please...
Sign in with Google and give it a shot. This would really be great for your grammar skills.
I would love to see some of your writing. Poetry, stories...anything! Let your imagination go wild.
Beneath this chart are a few ideas for creative activities connected with the books you read.
Maybe you could practice one vocabulary unit per day for ten minutes, just to refresh your memory.
Answer the questions carefully. Maybe try one of these articles per day?
Test yourself. Try to gain five words per minute.
Finish the "I Love Grammar" diagnostic (if you haven't already done so). Finish the two assignments. Then, try to master a topic. If you accomplish that, try to master two or three topics.
Try to finish a story! Maybe you could create illustrations for it, too.
Independent Reading Project (This is not an assignment, just a collection of fun ideas. We really just want you to read, but these projects could be fun, too!)
Choose any fiction or non-fiction book that interests you. It can be a new book or one that you have read before. After reading the book, choose one of the projects down below to work on.
Book Review: Create a review of the book. Include the following:
Title and author
Genre of the book
Names of major characters
What you liked/disliked about the book
A recommendation (who would enjoy this book?)
This can be written or you could create a video.
Create a comic strip for a chapter of the book. Include illustrations that show the events in the chapter clearly.
Make a power point presentation about the book. Include a short story map of important elements like characters, settings, themes, or other information that you feel would be useful.
Make a scrapbook about the story or pretend a character had made it about his/her life. This can look like a real scrapbook, complete with actual memorabilia, awards, letters, photos, mementos, ticket stubs, report cards, etc.. You can do this by hand or on a computer.
Create a book jacket description for the story. Pretend you are trying to “hook” readers’ interest in the story by explaining its contents on the back of the book. How would you tell people what the book is about and persuade them to pick it up and read it? You could also redesign the cover.
Write several entries from the diary of a major character. The diary should be written in the character’s voice and should reflect his or her reaction to major events in the novel. You could also include visual and design elements that reflect the character’s personality.
***
Below are links to the Quizlets for each unit.
Unit 1: definitions
Unit 2: definitions
Unit 3: definitions
Unit 4: definitions
Unit 5: definitions
Unit 6: definitions
Unit 7: definitions
Unit 8: definitions
Unit 9: definitions
We have two homework assignments this week. We have the Roots #2 packet (due Thursday, 3/12), and the second half of Unit 9 in the Vocab Workbook (due Friday, 3/13). We'll have quizzes on both roots and vocab on Friday, 3/13. Also, remember to keep reading...
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Roots #2 Quiz
Vocab Unit 9 Quiz
Independent Reading
Roots #2 Packet
Vocab Unit 9 HW, part 2
Roots #2 Homework (therm, tempo, photo, phon)
Completing the Sentence & Vocab in Context, p. 115-117
Practice Quiz is not yet posted on Classroom.
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Due on Thursday, 3/12
Due on Friday, 3/13
Quiz on Friday, 3/13
Quiz on Friday, 3/13
We are not currently recording our reading...but keep reading!
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 9!
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 8!
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 7!
Last week...
_____________________________________________________________
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 6!
Last year...
__________________________
Monday, 12/16: The only homework for this week is to prepare for Suffix Quiz #3 (there is a practice quiz on Google Classroom). In class, we're writing a four-paragraph essay about symbolism in The Tiger Rising.
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Independent Reading
Suffix #3 Quiz
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Practice quiz has been posted on Google Classroom. You can also use the Quizlets below to prepare.
No current reading log.
Wednesday, 12/18
Here are some Quizlets to study the suffix quiz for this week: You can also practice matching the suffixes with parts of speech and matching words with parts of speech.
Last week.....
__________________________
\
Monday, 12/9: We have three days to go on Reading Log #4 This reading log will be due on Thursday, 12/12, with parent signature. Please read at least 20 minutes per night. We're also finishing Unit 5 in the Vocabulary Workbook, and the second half of the Unit 5 homework is due on Friday (12/13). In class, we're writing a four-paragraph essay about symbolism in The Tiger Rising.
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Vocab Unit 5 HW, part 2
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Completing the Sentence & Vocabulary in Context (67-69)
Unit 5 Practice quiz is now available in Google Classroom. You can also use the Quizlets below to prepare.
Practice quiz has been posted on Google Classroom.
Reading Log #4 is due, with parent signature on Thursday, 12/12.
Due Friday, 12/13
Friday, 12/13
Wednesday, 12/18
Unit 5 Vocab Quiz
Suffix #3 Quiz
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Last week...
__________________________________
Monday, 11/18: We're tracking symbols and themes in The Tiger Rising this week in preparation to create a symbolic portrait of the story. Then we'll embark on an essay about thematic change. Students should continue to study for Suffix Quiz #2 on Friday, 11/22.
Assignment/Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Independent Reading
Suffix Quiz #2
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Verb Suffixes + Adjective Suffixes. PLEASE TRY THE PRACTICE QUIZ on Google Classroom. You might also try this Paper practice quiz.
No reading log due this week.
Quiz on Friday, 11/22.
Use this Quizlet to prepare yourself for this week's suffix definitions.
Lesson 3 Verb Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into verbs)
-ate (to make or cause) renovate, equate, escalate, innovate, acclimate, liquidate
-ify/fy (to make or cause) qualify, verify, notify, modify, terrify, simplify, amplify
-ize (to make or cause) emphasize, realize, penalize, idolize, publicize, organize, criticize
-en (make, made of)
to make: quicken, worsen, soften, redden, sicken, darken, lighten, liven, brighten
made of: silken, frozen, oaken, leaden, wooden
following has/have: driven, ridden, written, broken
Lesson 1 & 2 Suffixes
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
-ive (tending to) adhesive, deceptive, disruptive, effective, secretive, instructive
-ish (resembling, like) sheepish, bookish, oafish, stylish, selfish, ticklish, childish
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, useful, tearful, colorful, dreadful, beautiful, joyful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, timeless, blameless, careless, priceless, endless, ageless, sleepless
-y (tending to, like) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, cheery, crafty, dirty, noisy, sandy, faulty
Quizlets!
Last week....
________________________________
Tuesday, 11/12: We're finishing up Reading Log #3 this week. Students should complete the reading log on Wednesday and turn it in on Thursday with a signature. Our vocab homework for Unit 4 is due on Friday when we have the Unit 4 quiz (see details below).
Vocab Unit 4 HW, pt. 2
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Completing the Sentence & Vocab in Context, p. 57-59
definitions (and see other Quizlets below)
Due on Thursday, 11/14, with parent signature.
Due on Friday, 11/15.
Quiz on Friday, 11/15.
Unit 4 Vocab Quiz
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Last week...
___________________________
Monday, 11/4: We have a busy week ahead. We have a new reading log, a vocab review quiz on Tuesday (11/5), our first suffix quiz on Thursday (11/7), and vocab homework due on Thursday (11/7--because Friday is a half-day). See the chart below for details and resources.
Assignment/Quiz
Vocab Units 1-3 Review Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Suffix Quiz #1
Try the practice quiz on Google Classroom!!!
See Quizlets below this chart to prepare.
Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms, and Antonyms (p. 55-57)
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Review quiz is on Tuesday, 11/5.
First Suffix Quiz on Thursday, 11/7.
Pt. 1 Homework due on Thursday, 11/7.
This reading log ends on Thursday, 11/14.
Vocab Unit 4 HW, pt. 1
Lesson 1 Suffixes
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
(Use Quizlets to prepare yourself for this week's suffix definitions and example words.)
Lesson 2 Suffixes
-ive (tending to) adhesive, deceptive, disruptive, effective, secretive, instructive
-ish (resembling, like) sheepish, bookish, oafish, stylish, selfish, ticklish, childish
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, useful, tearful, colorful, dreadful, beautiful, joyful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, timeless, blameless, careless, priceless, endless, ageless, sleepless
-y (tending to, like) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, cheery, crafty, dirty, noisy, sandy, faulty
Quizlets!
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Last week...
____________________________________
In class, we're finishing up our paragraph about Sistine and we're beginning to track symbolism in the novel. We will have no vocab homework this week, so students should begin preparing for the Units 1-3 vocab review quiz (Tuesday, 11/5) and Suffix Quiz #1 (Thursday, 11/7).
Assignment/Quiz
Suffix Quiz #1
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Vocab Unit 3 HW (part 2)
Independent Reading
See Quizlets below this chart to prepare.
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
First Suffix Quiz next Thursday, 11/7.
No vocab homework this week. Study for the review quiz on Tuesday, 11/5.
(Next reading log begins on November 4th.)
Lesson 1 Suffixes
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
(Use Quizlets to prepare yourself for this week's suffix definitions and example words.)
Lesson 2 Suffixes
-ive (tending to) adhesive, deceptive, disruptive, effective, secretive, instructive
-ish (resembling, like) sheepish, bookish, oafish, stylish, selfish, ticklish, childish
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, useful, tearful, colorful, dreadful, beautiful, joyful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, timeless, blameless, careless, priceless, endless, ageless, sleepless
-y (tending to, like) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, cheery, crafty, dirty, noisy, sandy, faulty
Quizlets!
Last week...
____________________
Monday, 10/21: In class, we're writing a paragraph analyzing characterization this week. Unit 3 vocab homework (pt. 2) is due on Friday (10/25), and the Unit 3 vocab quiz will also be on Friday.
Assignment/Quiz
Unit 3 Vocab Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Vocab Unit 3 HW (part 2)
Independent Reading
See Quizlets below this chart to prepare.
Unit 1 definitions
Unit 2 definitions
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Quiz on Friday, 10/25.
Unit 3 Homework (part 2) due on Friday, 10/25.
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 3!
Last week...
_____________________________________
Monday, 10/7/19: We're starting Reading Log #2 today. Challenge yourself to read a little bit more this time. We're also doing the second half of Unit 2 in the vocab workbook for homework this week (due on Friday, 10/11), and we have a vocab quiz on Friday.
Assignment/Quiz
Unit 2 Vocab Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Vocab Unit 2 HW (part 2)
Use the Quizlets below to start studying the words and synonyms.
Completing the Sentence & Vocab in Context (p. 29-31)
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Quiz on Friday, 10/11.
Unit 2 Homework (part 2) due on Friday, 10/11.
Next reading log begins on October 7th.
Unit 2 : (Study Sheet)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for Unit 2!
Last Week...
_____________________________________
Tuesday, 10/1: You may begin practicing the Lesson 3 prefixes using this Quizlet. You can also download the practice quiz for the third prefix quiz here.
Assignment/Quiz
Prefix Lesson 3
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Vocab Unit 2 HW (part 1)
Read Independently (every night)
Flash cards for these prefixes are due on Friday, 10/4. Start studying ahead of time.
Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms, and Antonyms (p. 27-29)
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Quiz on Friday, 10/4.
Flash cards due on 10/4.
Unit 2 Homework (part 1) due on Friday, 10/4.
Next reading log begins on October 7th.
Unit 2 : (Study Sheet)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for Unit 2!
(Lesson 3)
de-(from, down) demote, depress, degrade, deject, deprive
in- (into) invert, inject, inside, intrude, insert, invest
in- (not) incorrect, insignificant, inappropriate, incredible, interminable
dis- (apart, away) dismiss, distance, distort, distinguish, distribute
contra-, counter– (against) controversy, contradict, counterpart, counterintuitive
circum, circ– (around) circumference, circumnavigate, circumspect
co-, con-, com– (together, with) compose, copilot, conspire, community, connect
ex-, e– (out) expel, exit, egress, ex-mayor, emit
mis– (incorrect, bad) mistake, misprint, misuse, misnomer
mal– (badly, poorly) malfunction, malnutrition, maladapted, maladjusted
ant/anti-- (against, opposite) antimatter, antagonist, Antarctica, antibacterial
Last week...
_____________________________
The only homework for this week (aside from the normal expected reading) is to study the words from Unit 1 in the Sadlier Vocab Workbook. Students can also use the Quizlets below to prepare. We will take a practice quiz on Thursday in class to gauge our readiness.
Assignment/Quiz
Sadlier Vocab Quiz - Unit 1
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
The quiz consists of:
- 9 definitions
- 8 synonyms
- 8 fill in the blank
Read at least 20 minutes per night.
Quiz on Friday, 9/27
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for Unit 1!
Last week...
___________________________________
We started our first reading log last Monday. Students are expected to read at least 20 minutes per night. This first reading log is due on Thursday, 9/19, with parent signature. We are already entering our second prefix unit. We'll be having our second prefix quiz on Friday, 9/20.
Assignment/Quiz
Prefix Quiz #2
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
Quizlet: Location--week 2 , Practice Quiz
Read at least 20 minutes per night and record it.
Friday, 9/20
Thursday, 9/19, with parent signature.
You can also begin studying for next week's vocab quiz on Friday, 9/27 using the Quizlets below.
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for Unit 1!
(Lesson 2)
inter- (between) interrupt, interview, interfere, intervene
un- (not, release) unkind, uncertain, unwilling, unfair, unkind, unnatural
trans- (across, beyond) transport, transmit, transfer, transit
syn-, sym- (with, together) sympathy, system, syllable, synchronize, synonym
super- (above, over, more) superman, supermarket, supernatural, superior
sub- (under) submarine, submerge, subhuman, substitute, suburb
re- (back, again) reclaim, remind, revoke, return, reuse, reload
pro- (forward, in favor of) proclaim, progress, promote, prologue
pre- (before) prewar, preview, prevent, pregame, prelude, prefix
peri– (around) perimeter, periphery, periscope, period
(Prefixes Lesson 1)
uni- (one) uniform, unicycle, unity, unique
bi- (both, double, twice) bicycle, bilateral, biweekly, biscuit
tri- (three) tricycle, triangle, triple, triplet, tripod, trident, triceps
hemi-, demi-, semi- (half) hemisphere, semicircle, demigod
quad- (four) quadruple, quadrilateral, quadriceps
poly- (many) polygon, polyglot, polynomial, polygraph
penta- (five) pentagon, pentathlon
oct- (eight) octagon, octet, October, octave, octopus
multi- (many) multiply, multiform, multimedia, multicultural
deca- (ten) decade, decathlon, December
Quizlets for studying prefixes...
Numbers--week 1 (just the prefixes and meanings)
Numbers--week 1 (including examples)
________________________________________
Tuesday, 6/4: We are writing our final essay in class this week. We will not have any homework. The next quiz will be a review of all the vocab words we learned this year (compressed to 80 questions--all definitions).
Assignment/Quiz
Units 1-12 Review Quiz
Details
Due Date or Quiz Date
(Practice quiz is on Google Classroom)
Tues, 6/11
Vocab Review Quizlet Part 1 (40 words)
Vocab Review Quizlet Part 2 (40 words)
Last week...
_________________________
We are finishing our final reading log (due Thursday, May 23rd), and we are finishing Unit 12 in our vocab workbook. We also have a vocab quiz on Friday (5/24). No roots this week. See details below.
Upcoming assignments and quizzes...
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
last week....
________________________
Upcoming assignments and quizzes...
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Roots #9 Homework (aqua, multi, omni, phobia, zo)
Roots #9 Practice Quiz, Roots Quizlet, Definitions Quizlet
Last week...
______________________
Monday, 4/29: This week we are beginning the Roots #8 packet, continuing Vocab Unit 11, and completing Reading Log #9 (links below). Be sure to read at least twenty minutes per night!
Upcoming assignments...
Due Thursday, 5/2
Completing the Sentence, Vocabulary in Context (pages 143-145), 5/3
Due Thursday, 5/2
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Roots #8 Homework (mania, cycle, dem, sphere, vulcan)
Roots #8 Practice Quiz, Roots Quizlet, Definitions Quizlet
Last week...
________________________________
Welcome back! This week we are beginning the Roots #7 packet, Vocab Unit 11, and Reading Log #9 (links below). Be sure to read at least twenty minutes per night!
Upcoming assignments...
Due Thursday, 4/25
Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms, Antonyms due Friday, 4/26
Due next Thursday, 5/2
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Roots #7 Homework (scop, medi, auto, chron)
Roots #7 Practice Quiz, Roots Quizlet, Definitions Quizlet
______________________________________
Previous update: On Thursday and Friday we will be showing an animated version of The Breadwinner in class. Next week, on Thursday (4/11), we will be taking a Units 7-10 Vocabulary Review Quiz. Use the following tools to help you prepare:
Last year's most missed words!
Unit 7: definitions (without pictures)
Unit 8: definitions (without pictures)
Unit 9: definitions (without pictures)
Unit 10: definitions (without pictures)
Also see Google Classroom for our practice quiz.
You might review the following literary terms to refresh your memory for MCAS:
This is the MCAS practice test link.
Last week...
______________________________________
Two homework assignments due this week. Roots #6 packet is due on Thursday (3/21). Vocab Workshop Unit 10 homework is due on Friday (3/22): Completing the Sentence & Vocabulary in Context, p. 133-135. We also have a Roots #6 quiz and vocab quiz on Friday (3/22).
Roots #6 Homework (phil, soph, sci, equi)
Roots #6 Practice Quiz, Roots Quizlet, Definitions Quizlet
phil (love): philosophy, philology, philanthropy, Philadelphia, astrophile, bibliophile, canophile (fondness for dogs), extremophile, ailurophile (fondness for cats), barbophile (collector of barbed wire), claustrophilic
soph (wise): sophomore, philosophy, philosopher, pansophism, sophisticated, Sophia
sci (know): science, conscious, conscience, omniscient, omniscience, prescient, subconscious, unconscious
equ/equi (equal): equinox, equilibrium, equal, equation, equator, Equador, adequate, equation, equal, equalize, equivalent
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
You might also start reviewing the following literary terms to refresh your memory for MCAS:
This is the MCAS practice test link.
Last week...
Roots #4&5 Practice Quiz, Roots Quizlet, Definitions Quizlet
dent/dont (tooth, teeth): dentist, dental, orthodontist, indent, dentures, indent, indentured, periodontal, edentulous
derm (skin): dermatologist, epidermis, hypodermic, pachyderm, dermatitis, taxidermist
manu/man (hand): manual, manufacture, manicure, manipulate, management, emancipate, manuscript, manacles, command, reprimand
card/cord/cour (heart): cardiology, cardiovascular, courage, encourage, discourage, cardiologist, cardiac, cordial, accord, discord
ped/pod (foot, feet): pedal, biped, pedometer, gastropod, podiatrist, podium, pedestrian, tripod, centipede, millipede, quadruped, pedicure
cent/centi (one hundred): century, centennial, centipede, centurion, centipede, centimeter, centurion, centiliter, bicentennial, centigrade, PERCENT
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
You might also start reviewing the following literary terms to refresh your memory for MCAS:
Last week...
______________________________
Tuesday, 3/5: Reading Log #7 is due on Thursday, with parent signature. Keep up your great reading! We will not have any roots this week, but we still have the second half of vocabulary Unit 9 due on Friday (3/8): Completing the Sentence and Vocabulary in Context p. 115-117.
Our next vocab quiz will be on Friday, 3/8.
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 9!
This is the MCAS practice test link.
Last week....
______________________________________
Two homework assignments due this week. Roots #3 packet is due on Thursday (2/28). Vocab Workshop homework is due on Friday (3/1): Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms, & Antonyms p. 113-115. We also have a Roots #3 quiz on Friday (3/1) over the following roots:
Roots #3 Homework (aster, bio, geo, hydro)
Roots #3 Practice Quiz (Answers), Roots Quizlet, Definitions Quizlet
aster/astro (star): astronaut, asterisk, astronomy, asteroid, astrology, astrophysics, astronomical, Astros, disaster
bio (life): biology, biography, biome, biodegradable, autobiography, biodegradable, biohazard, biopsy, biochemistry, biophysicist, antibiotic, biome, biodiversity, amphibian
geo (earth): geography, geology, geometry, geode, Pangaea, geopolitical, geophysicist, geothermal, geocentric
hydro/hydra (water): hydrologist, hydroelectric, hydration, dehydrate, hydrogen, carbohydrate, hydrophobia, hydrology, Hydra, hydrothermal, telehydrobarometer
Our next vocab quiz will be on Friday, 3/8.
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 9!
Last week...
_______________________________
* Roots #2 packet is due on Thursday, 2/14. Quiz on Friday (2/15) (see practice quiz link below.)
* Part 2 of Vocabulary Workshop Unit 8 is due on Friday, as usual (p. 105-107). You can use the following tools to prepare for our Unit 8 quiz on Friday, 2/15:
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Roots #2 Homework (therm, tempo, photo, phon)
Roots #2 Practice Quiz, Quizlet
Roots 2
therm (heat): thermometer, thermal, hypothermia, thermos, thermodynamic, geothermal, thermostat, thermonuclear
tempo (time): temporary, tempo, contemporary, extemporaneous, temporal
photo (light): photosynthesis, photograph, photon, photometer, photography, photoreceptor, telephoto
phon (sound): telephone, symphony, microphone, megaphone, phonograph, phonics, gramophone, xylophone, saxophone, phonology, polyphonic
There will be a brief quiz on the following four roots on Friday, 2/8:
Roots 1
frag-fract (break): fragment, fragile, fracture, fraction, fractious, fragmentation, infraction, refract, refraction
cred (believe): credible, incredible, credit, creed, credibility, credentials, discredit, credence, incredulous
nov (new): novel, novice, renovate, innovate, novelty, innovate, nova, supernova
grat (thankful): grateful, ingratitude, congratulate, gratify, ingrate, gratuity
Finally, we're starting Vocabulary Workshop Unit 8 this week. As usual, the first half of the homework will be due on Friday, 2/8 (Choosing the Right Word, Antonyms and Synonyms, p. 103-105.) You can use the following tools to prepare for our Unit 8 quiz on Friday, 2/15:
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Last week...
_____________________________
We have a Vocab Quiz on Friday (2/1). We also have homework due Friday (2/1); do the second half of Unit 7 of the Vocabulary Workshop book:
Completing the Sentence and Words in Context, p. 95-97
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Use this link in Discovery.
Last Week...
___________________________________________________
Tuesday, 1/15: We began Reading Log #5 on Friday (1/4). It was due yesterday (with parent signature). There is no other homework this week.
Last week....
________________________________
We'll be having a vocabulary review quiz next Thursday (1/10). On the quiz, we will have all sixty words from Units 4-6 and twenty words from Units 1-3. Use the Quizlets below to prepare. (The quiz is only matching words with definitions!) Here is a link to study sheets 1-6.
And here's the tiger video link, for our essay.
Unit 1: To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Unit 2: To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Unit 3: To quiz yourself on definitions (pictures)
* Unit 3 definitions (without pictures)
Unit 4: To quiz yourself on definitions (pictures)
* Unit 4 definitions (without pictures)
Unit 5 :To quiz yourself on definitions (pictures)
* Unit 5 definitions (without pictures)
Unit 6: To quiz yourself on definitions (pictures)
* Unit 6 definitions (without pictures)
Last year...
____________________________________
Tuesday, 12/18: We have vocab homework due on Thursday (12/20): pages 77-79 (see the links below for a copy of the unit and Quizlets). We will have a quiz over these words on Thursday, as well.
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Last week...
_________________________________
Finally, we'll be having a quiz on the following noun suffixes on Friday (12/14):
Here are the noun endings to study for this week: You can also practice matching the suffixes with parts of speech and matching words with parts of speech.
Lesson 4 Noun Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into nouns)
-ness (being) calmness, brightness, carelessness, helplessness, forgiveness, happiness
-ment (being) government, amendment, contentment, achievement, judgment
-sion/tion/ion (being) tension, mission, action, injection, reunion, invention, realization
-ity (being) captivity, scarcity, dignity, deity, insanity, sensitivity, locality, identity
-er/-ar/-or (person who, thing that) baker, tractor, bursar, teacher, racer, doctor, amplifier
-ence/-ance (being) independence, tolerance, reliance, assistance, allowance, conference
-tude (being) multitude, solitude, gratitude, attitude, latitude, longitude
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
Last week...
_____________________________________
Tuesday, 12/4: Reading Log #4 started yesterday. Vocab homework is due on Friday, 12/7 (pages 67-69)--Completing the Sentence and Vocabulary in Context (scroll down for a copy of the unit). On Friday, we will also have a quiz on the Unit 5 words including antonyms and parts of speech.
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 5!
Last week...
__________________________________
Our Unit #4 quiz will be on Tuesday, 11/20. The Symbolic portrait is also due on Tuesday.
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Last post...
_____________________________
Today we begin Reading Log #3! The expectation is that students will read at least twenty minutes per night. We'll have two quizzes on Friday, but we won't have any other homework this week, so...Read, Read, Read!
This Friday, 11/9, we will have a review quiz over vocabulary units 1-3 (just definitions): These Quizlets can help you prepare.
Unit 1: To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Unit 2: To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Unit 3: To quiz yourself on definitions without pictures
We will also have a suffix quiz on Friday over the following adjective suffixes:
-ive (tending to) adhesive, deceptive, disruptive, effective, secretive, instructive
-ish (resembling, like) sheepish, bookish, oafish, stylish, selfish, ticklish, childish
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, useful, tearful, colorful, dreadful, beautiful, joyful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, timeless, blameless, careless, priceless, endless, ageless, sleepless
-y (tending to, like) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, cheery, crafty, dirty, noisy, sandy, faulty
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
Quizlets!
* Lessons 1 & 2 with example words
Last week...
_____________________________________
We have the following vocabulary workshop homework due on Thursday, Nov. 1 (Study Sheet) (Copy of Unit 3):
Completing the Sentence and Vocabulary in Context p. 39-41.
And don't forget about our Unit 3 Vocabulary Workshop quiz on Friday, 11/2: (Study definitions and synonyms)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on definitions without pictures
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 3!
Last week...
_______________________________
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
(Use Quizlets to prepare yourself for this week's suffix definitions and example words. You can download the practice quiz here.)
We also have homework due Friday, 10/26; do the first half of Unit 3 of the Vocabulary Workshop book (click here for copy):
Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms, & Antonyms p. 37-39
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 3!
Last week...
_________________________
* Reading Log #2 is due on Friday, 10/19 (with signature)
* We have Vocabulary Workshop Unit 2 homework due on Thursday, 10/18. Completing the Sentence & Vocabulary in Context (pages 29-31).
* Vocab quiz on Friday 10/19! Use these Quizlets to prepare:
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* Remember the poetry challenge: Alphabet Poem (this is optional).
Last week...
____________
We have our FIRST vocabulary workshop quiz on Friday (10/5). This quiz will be online, and you will have to know definitions and synonyms. Please use the following Quizlets to prepare:
* To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms (These are correct. I checked.)
Last week...
_____________________
9/28: Our third prefix quiz is on Friday, 9/28. Prefix flashcards will also be due on Friday.
Click here for the practice quiz answers.
You may want to practice the week 3 prefixes using this Quizlet.
If you have not turned in your reading log please do so tomorrow.
You can begin quizzing yourself for our first vocab quiz (next Friday) using these tools.
Make sure you bring your prefix flashcards to class (we'll be checking all thirty-one)! You can use this link to prepare flash cards.
(Lesson 3)
de-(from, down) demote, depress, degrade, deject, deprive
in- (into) invert, inject, inside, intrude, insert, invest
in- (not) incorrect, insignificant, inappropriate, incredible, interminable
dis- (apart, away) dismiss, distance, distort, distinguish, distribute
contra-, counter– (against) controversy, contradict, counterpart, counterintuitive
circum, circ– (around) circumference, circumnavigate, circumspect
co-, con-, com– (together, with) compose, copilot, conspire, community, connect
ex-, e– (out) expel, exit, egress, ex-mayor, emit
mis– (incorrect, bad) mistake, misprint, misuse, misnomer
mal– (badly, poorly) malfunction, malnutrition, maladapted, maladjusted
ant/anti-- (against, opposite) antimatter, antagonist, Antarctica, antibacterial
Many extra prefixes! Our thirty prefixes, plus thirty more! Can you learn them all using this Quizlet?
_______________________________________
Last post....
This week we'll have a prefix quiz on the Week 3 prefixes. You may practice the week 3 prefixes using this Quizlet. And here is a Quizlet with prefixes from all three weeks. You can also download the practice quiz for the third prefix quiz here. The quiz will be on Friday, 9/28. Make sure you bring your prefix flashcards to class (we'll be checking all thirty-one)! You can use this link to prepare flash cards (flash cards are due on Friday, 9/28).
(Lesson 3)
de-(from, down) demote, depress, degrade, deject, deprive
in- (into) invert, inject, inside, intrude, insert, invest
in- (not) incorrect, insignificant, inappropriate, incredible, interminable
dis- (apart, away) dismiss, distance, distort, distinguish, distribute
contra-, counter– (against) controversy, contradict, counterpart, counterintuitive
circum, circ– (around) circumference, circumnavigate, circumspect
co-, con-, com– (together, with) compose, copilot, conspire, community, connect
ex-, e– (out) expel, exit, egress, ex-mayor, emit
mis– (incorrect, bad) mistake, misprint, misuse, misnomer
mal– (badly, poorly) malfunction, malnutrition, maladapted, maladjusted
ant/anti-- (against, opposite) antimatter, antagonist, Antarctica, antibacterial
Many extra prefixes! Our thirty prefixes, plus thirty more! Can you learn them all using this Quizlet?
___________________________________
Last week...
We'll also be learning the "location" prefixes listed below. The prefix quiz will be on Friday, Sept. 21, and flashcards will be checked on that day. (We used this prefix list in class to make our flashcards, and here are the answers to the practice quiz.)
Use these Quizlets to prepare!
Location--week 2 (just the prefixes and meanings)
Location--week 2 (including examples).
Numbers--week 1 (just the prefixes and meanings)
Numbers--week 1 (including examples)
(Lesson 3)
de-(from, down) demote, depress, degrade, deject, deprive
in- (into) invert, inject, inside, intrude, insert, invest
in- (not) incorrect, insignificant, inappropriate, incredible, interminable
dis- (apart, away) dismiss, distance, distort, distinguish, distribute
contra-, counter– (against) controversy, contradict, counterpart, counterintuitive
circum, circ– (around) circumference, circumnavigate, circumspect
co-, con-, com– (together, with) compose, copilot, conspire, community, connect
ex-, e– (out) expel, exit, egress, ex-mayor, emit
mis– (incorrect, bad) mistake, misprint, misuse, misnomer
mal– (badly, poorly) malfunction, malnutrition, maladapted, maladjusted(Lesson 2)
ant/anti-- (against, opposite) antimatter, antagonist, Antarctica, antibacterial
(Lesson 2)
inter- (between) interrupt, interview, interfere, intervene
un- (not, release) unkind, uncertain, unwilling, unfair, unkind, unnatural
trans- (across, beyond) transport, transmit, transfer, transit
syn-, sym- (with, together) sympathy, system, syllable, synchronize, synonym
super- (above, over, more) superman, supermarket, supernatural, superior
sub- (under) submarine, submerge, subhuman, substitute, suburb
re- (back, again) reclaim, remind, revoke, return, reuse, reload
pro- (forward, in favor of) proclaim, progress, promote, prologue
pre- (before) prewar, preview, prevent, pregame, prelude, prefix
peri– (around) perimeter, periphery, periscope, period
(Lesson 1)
uni- (one) uniform, unicycle, unity, unique
bi- (both, double, twice) bicycle, bilateral, biweekly, biscuit
tri- (three) tricycle, triangle, triple, triplet, tripod, trident, triceps
hemi-, demi-, semi- (half) hemisphere, semicircle, demigod
quad- (four) quadruple, quadrilateral, quadriceps
poly- (many) polygon, polyglot, polynomial, polygraph
penta- (five) pentagon, pentathlon
oct- (eight) octagon, octet, October, octave, octopus
multi- (many) multiply, multiform, multimedia, multicultural
deca- (ten) decade, decathlon, December
Ignore anything below this line.
________________________________________________________________________
Last week...
_________________________________
Monday, 6/11: Almost there! This week we'll be writing in class, hoping to finish our essay by Tuesday or Wednesday. We will have the big vocab review quiz (Units 7-12) on Thursday, 6/14. Here are a few Quizlets that might help you review:
Unit 7 : (Study Sheet)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Unit 8 : (Study Sheet)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Last week...
_________________________________
This week, we'll be finishing Fever 1793 and we'll begin writing our final essay of the year about changes in the main character. We'll also have vocab homework for Wednesday and a quiz on Friday 6/8.
Homework for Wednesday (6/6):
Completing the Sentence p. 153-154
Vocabulary in Context, p. 155
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 12!
Last Week...
________________________
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 11!
Last week...
________________________________
Roots packet #8 will be due tomorrow (Thursday, 5/17). The first half of vocab unit #11 will be due on Friday, 5/18. You will find a link to the vocab unit and Quizlets below. The roots practice quiz and Quizlets can be found by clicking on the "Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots" sidebar link.
Due Thursday (5/17): Roots packet #8
Due Friday (5/18):
Choosing the Right Word, p. 141-142
Synonyms, p. 142
Antonyms, p. 143
Last week...
_____________________________________
Happy May! We have two quizzes tomorrow: Vocab unit 10 and Roots #7. Students have been given the practice quiz for the roots, and you may use the Quizlets below to prepare for the vocab unit quiz. (Today, Reading Log #9 and Roots #7 homework are due.)
Homework for Wednesday (5/2), Unit 10 Vocabulary Workshop:
Completing the Sentence p. 133-134
Vocabulary in Context, p. 135
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 10!
And, here are the words from Unit 11, if you'd like to begin investigating them.
Last week...
________________________________________
Thursday, 4/26: We started Reading Log #9 on Monday. Our regular roots homework (Roots #6) was due on Wednesday, 4/25. Our regular Sadlier Vocab homework (Unit 10) will be due on Friday, 4/27. And here are the answers to the Roots #6 Practice Quiz.
Homework for Wednesday (4/25), Roots #6. (See Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots page for Quizlets.)
Homework for Friday (4/27), Unit 10 Vocabulary Workshop:
Choosing the Right Word, p. 131-132
Synonyms, p. 132
Antonyms, p. 133
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 10!
last week...
_________________________
Wednesday, 4/4: We're back to our routine, now that MCAS is complete. We'll be having our quiz for Unit 9 on Thursday, 4/12.
Homework for Friday (4/6), Unit 9 Vocabulary Workshop:
Choosing the Right Word, p. 113-114
Synonyms, p. 113
Antonyms, p. 114
You might also begin looking ahead to Unit 9:
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 9!
Last week...
_____________________________________
We're now preparing for MCAS by doing some on-demand writing and a few concept refreshers. We will also have a quiz Wednesday (3/28) on the terms in the following three Quizlets:
Use this link to go to the tutorial.
When we practice MCAS writing, we'll be using this link.
________________________________________
Last week...
Monday, 3/12: After two snow days, we'll have our quiz on Vocabulary Workshop Unit 8 today. You can prepare using the Quizlets below.
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 8!
Last week....
____________________________________________
Tuesday, 2/13: Reading Log #7 has just two days left (including today)! The Reading Log will be due--with parent signature--on Thursday, 2/15. Our only other homework for this week, the packet for Roots #3 is also due on Thursday, 2/15. We'll have a quiz on Roots#3 on Friday, 2/16.
You can find a practice test and Quizlet for the roots quiz by clicking on the Prefixes, Suffixes, Roots link on the sidebar.
Last week...
_______________________________________
The second half of the homework from Vocabulary Workshop Unit 7 is due on Wednesday, 2/7:
* Completing the Sentence, p. 95-96
* Vocabulary in Context, p. 97
*To quiz yourself on definitions (with pictures)
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 7!
Old Stuff...
____________________________________________
Monday, 1/22: We are in the middle of Reading Log #6. Please remember to read at least twenty minutes per night. Also, keep studying for the Vocabulary review quiz on Wednesday (1/24). On the quiz, we will have all sixty words from Units 4-6 and twenty words from Units 1-3. Use the Quizlets below to prepare.
Unit 1: To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Unit 2: To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
Unit 3: To quiz yourself on definitions (pictures)
* Unit 3 definitions (without pictures)
Unit 4: To quiz yourself on definitions (pictures)
* Unit 4 definitions (without pictures)
Unit 5 :To quiz yourself on definitions (pictures)
* Unit 5 definitions (without pictures)
Unit 6: To quiz yourself on definitions (pictures)
* Unit 6 definitions (without pictures)
Last week...
__________________________________________
We will have a quiz on Unit 6 Vocabulary on Thursday, 1/11. Homework for tomorrow (1/10), Unit 6 Vocabulary Workshop: (study sheet)
Completing the sentence, p. 77-78
Vocabulary in context, p. 79
And here's the tiger video link, for our essay.
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on definitions (without pictures)
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 6!
We'll be exploring background information about Afghanistan on the following sites:
National Geographic Kids - Afghanistan
Scholastic - Kids in Afghanistan
Last year....
______________________________
Monday, 12/11: We're starting Reading Log #5 today. We'll also have homework in the vocabulary workbook due on Friday (12/15)--no quiz this week.
And here's the tiger video link, for our essay.
Homework for Friday, Unit 5 Vocabulary Workshop:
Choosing the Right Word, p. 65-66
Synonyms, p. 66
Antonyms, p. 67
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 5!
Last week...
__________________________________________
Wednesday, 12/6: Reading Log #4 is due tomorrow. We also have a quiz on Vocabulary Workbook Unit 4 scheduled for Friday (12/8).
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 4!
Last week....
_____________________________________________________________
Here are the noun endings to study for this week: You can also practice matching the suffixes with parts of speech and matching words with parts of speech.
Lesson 4 Noun Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into nouns)
-ness (being) calmness, brightness, carelessness, helplessness, forgiveness, happiness
-ment (being) government, amendment, contentment, achievement, judgment
-sion/tion/ion (being) tension, mission, action, injection, reunion, invention, realization
-ity (being) captivity, scarcity, dignity, deity, insanity, sensitivity, locality, identity
-er/-ar/-or (person who, thing that) baker, tractor, bursar, teacher, racer, doctor, amplifier
-ence/-ance (being) independence, tolerance, reliance, assistance, allowance, conference
-tude (being) multitude, solitude, gratitude, attitude, latitude, longitude
Last week...
___________________________________________
The symbolic portrait of The Tiger Rising is due tomorrow. We began our our third reading log last Monday. It was due today (so it should already be turned in). We have a suffix quiz tomorrow (Friday, 11/17). The verb suffixes are listed below:
Lesson 3 Verb Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into verbs)
-ate (to make or cause) renovate, equate, escalate, innovate, acclimate, liquidate
-ify/fy (to make or cause) qualify, verify, notify, modify, terrify, simplify, amplify
-ize (to make or cause) emphasize, realize, penalize, idolize, publicize, organize, criticize
-en (make, made of)
to make: quicken, worsen, soften, redden, sicken, darken, lighten, liven, brighten
made of: silken, frozen, oaken, leaden, wooden
following has/have: driven, ridden, written, broken
(Use these Quizlets to prepare yourself for this week's suffix definitions.
You can also download the Lesson 3 practice quiz.)
We'll also continue practicing all ten of our adjective suffixes!
-ive (tending to) adhesive, deceptive, disruptive, effective, secretive, instructive
-ish (resembling, like) sheepish, bookish, oafish, stylish, selfish, ticklish, childish
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, useful, tearful, colorful, dreadful, beautiful, joyful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, timeless, blameless, careless, priceless, endless, ageless, sleepless
-y (tending to, like) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, cheery, crafty, dirty, noisy, sandy, faulty
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
Last week...
____________________________________________
Don't forget, we also have a vocabulary review quiz on Wednesday 11/8 (words and definitions, only). Study, study, study!
These Quizlets can help you prepare for the Units 1-3 Review.
Unit 1: * To quiz yourself on definitions
Unit 2: To quiz yourself on definitions
Unit 3: To quiz yourself on definitions
Last week...
____________________________________________
(Use these Quizlets to prepare yourself for this week's suffix definitions and example words.
You can also download the Lesson 2 practice quiz.)
Start practicing all ten of our adjective suffixes!
-ive (tending to) adhesive, deceptive, disruptive, effective, secretive, instructive
-ish (resembling, like) sheepish, bookish, oafish, stylish, selfish, ticklish, childish
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, useful, tearful, colorful, dreadful, beautiful, joyful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, timeless, blameless, careless, priceless, endless, ageless, sleepless
-y (tending to, like) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, cheery, crafty, dirty, noisy, sandy, faulty
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
Last week...
___________________________________________
We are have homework due Wednesday (10/25) in Unit 3 of the Vocabulary Workshop book (click here for copy):
Completing the Sentence; Vocabulary in Context p. 39-41
We will also have a quiz on Friday (10/27) over the Unit 3 vocab words:
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 3!
(Use these Quizlets to prepare yourself for next week's suffix definitions and example words.)
Start practicing all ten of our adjective suffixes!
-ive (tending to) adhesive, deceptive, disruptive, effective, secretive, instructive
-ish (resembling, like) sheepish, bookish, oafish, stylish, selfish, ticklish, childish
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, useful, tearful, colorful, dreadful, beautiful, joyful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, timeless, blameless, careless, priceless, endless, ageless, sleepless
-y (tending to, like) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, cheery, crafty, dirty, noisy, sandy, faulty
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
____________________________________________
Last Week...
Thursday, 10/19: Please remember to get your reading log signed tonight so that you can turn it in on Friday (tomorrow). We are having a quiz tomorrow on the following suffixes:
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-oid (resembling, like) android, asteroid, humanoid, ovoid, steroid, meteoroid, spheroid
(Use Quizlets to prepare yourself for this week's suffix definitions and example words. You can download the practice quiz here.)
We are also have homework due tomorrow (Friday, 10/20) Unit 3 of the Vocabulary Workshop book (click here for copy):
Choosing the Right Word, Synonyms, & Antonyms p. 37-39
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
* To try with just the words and pictures...
And you can also use the Vocabulary Workshop online games and resources for UNIT 3!
_____________________________________________
Last week...
We are starting a new reading log today. Please remember to read twenty (or more) minutes tonight! It's never too early to begin studying for Friday's vocab quiz. These sections from our Vocabulary Workshop book are also due tomorrow:
* Completing the sentence, p. 29-30
* Vocabulary in context, p. 31
This is a copy of Unit 2 in the vocabulary workbook, in case you leave your book at home by accident. And these Unit 2 Quizlets should also be useful in your studying:
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
(YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH SPELLINGS)
This is a link to the Vocab slide show we've been talking about in class. The slide show has all of the new vocab words on it, and some other fun information.
This is a link to our new Vocabulary Workshop online resources. At this website you will find flashcards and games you can use to learn our words for Unit 2!
Happy studying!!!!
____________________________________________
Last week...
This week we'll have a prefix quiz on the Week 3 prefixes. You may practice the week 3 prefixes using this Quizlet. And here is a Quizlet with prefixes from all three weeks. You can also download the practice quiz for the third prefix quiz here. The quiz will be on Friday, 10/6. Make sure you bring your prefix flashcards to class (we'll be checking all thirty-one)!
Next week's prefixes are shown below (Lesson 3). We will have our third prefix quiz on Friday, October 6th. You may practice the new prefixes using this Quizlet. You can also download the practice quiz for the third prefix quiz here.
(Lesson 3)
de-(from, down) demote, depress, degrade, deject, deprive
in- (into) invert, inject, inside, intrude, insert, invest
in- (not) incorrect, insignificant, inappropriate, incredible, interminable
dis- (apart, away) dismiss, distance, distort, distinguish, distribute
contra-, counter– (against) controversy, contradict, counterpart, counterintuitive
circum, circ– (around) circumference, circumnavigate, circumspect
co-, con-, com– (together, with) compose, copilot, conspire, community, connect
ex-, e– (out) expel, exit, egress, ex-mayor, emit
mis– (incorrect, bad) mistake, misprint, misuse, misnomer
mal– (badly, poorly) malfunction, malnutrition, maladapted, maladjusted
ant/anti-- (against, opposite) antimatter, antagonist, Antarctica, antibacterial
Many extra prefixes! Our thirty prefixes, plus thirty more! Can you learn them all using this Quizlet?
Last week...
Important: WE WILL NOT BE LEARNING NEW PREFIXES THIS WEEK (so that we can concentrate on the vocabulary words).
This is a link to our new Vocabulary Workshop online resources. At this website you will find flashcards and games you can use to learn our words for Unit 1! This is a copy of Unit 1, in case you leave your book at home by accident. Students are expected to complete the following sections for Wednesday, 9/27:
* Completing the Sentence (p. 19-20)
* Vocabulary in Context (p. 21)
To study for the Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, 9/29, please use the following Quizlets:
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
(YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH SPELLINGS)
_______________________________________
Last Week...
Monday, 9/18. We're began our first ten-day reading log last week. Students in this district are expected to read at least twenty minutes per night. The reading log will be due on Friday, 9/22, with a parent signature.
This week we're also studying our second Prefixes unit (location prefixes). We'll be studying approximately thirty prefixes, in total, and we'll have a quiz over the "location" prefixes on Friday, 9/22.
You can use these Quizlets to practice:
Location--week 2 (just the prefixes and meanings)
Location--week 2 (including examples).
We'll be quizzing students on the following prefixes:
(Lesson 2)
inter- (between) interrupt, interview, interfere, intervene
un- (not, release) unkind, uncertain, unwilling, unfair, unkind, unnatural
trans- (across, beyond) transport, transmit, transfer, transit
syn-, sym- (with, together) sympathy, system, syllable, synchronize, synonym
super- (above, over, more) superman, supermarket, supernatural, superior
sub- (under) submarine, submerge, subhuman, substitute, suburb
re- (back, again) reclaim, remind, revoke, return, reuse, reload
pro- (forward, in favor of) proclaim, progress, promote, prologue
pre- (before) prewar, preview, prevent, pregame, prelude, prefix
peri– (around) perimeter, periphery, periscope, period
And last week's prefixes...
(Lesson 1)
uni- (one) uniform, unicycle, unity, unique
bi- (both, double, twice) bicycle, bilateral, biweekly, biscuit
tri- (three) tricycle, triangle, triple, triplet, tripod, trident, triceps
hemi-, demi-, semi- (half) hemisphere, semicircle, demigod
quad- (four) quadruple, quadrilateral, quadriceps
poly- (many) polygon, polyglot, polynomial, polygraph
penta- (five) pentagon, pentathlon
oct- (eight) octagon, octet, October, octave, octopus
multi- (many) multiply, multiform, multimedia, multicultural
deca- (ten) decade, decathlon, December
__________________________________________________________________
Last week...
First assignment (Due Friday, 9/8): We have been working on a symbolic self-portrait in class, and now it is homework. Students are expected to have the final draft of the symbolic self-portrait completed at the start of tomorrow's ELA class. Click here for an extra copy of the final draft.
Use the following Quizlet study packets to help you prepare! And this is a link to the review sheet.
We will be using the following online resources to research words for our homework:
Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes Dictionary
Dictionary.com and Thesaurus.com
We're also currently reading The Breadwinner. We'll have our next comprehension quiz on Friday, March 3.
The current roots and words are:
therm: heat (thermometer, thermal, thermos, thermostat)
tempo: time (tempo, temporary, contemporary)
photo: light (photograph, photon, photosynthesis)
phon: sound (phonograph, telephone, symphony)
frag/fract: break (fragment, fracture, fragile, fraction)
cred: believe (credible, incredible, credit, credentials)
nov: new (novel, renovate, innovate, novice, nova)
grat: thankful (grateful, gratuity, ingrate, gratitude)
aster/astro: star (astronomy, asteroid, astronaut, disaster)
bio: life (biology, biography, symbiotic, autobiography)
geo: earth (geometry, geology, geode, geothermal)
hydro/hydra: water (hydration, hydrant, hydrogen, hydrophobia)
You will be asked to define the following words:
contemporary--living at the same time; modern
hypothermia--subnormal body temperature
symphony--an orchestra; a long musical composition
photosynthesis--the process of converting sunlight into plant food
credible--believable; reliable or trustworthy
innovate--to introduce something new; change
fragment--a piece broken off; a particle
gratuity--a small reward for good service; a tip
renovate--to make like new again
* * * * * * * * *
(Anything below is no longer current)
We'll be exploring background information about Afghanistan on the following sites:
National Geographic Kids - Afghanistan
Scholastic - Kids in Afghanistan
We are also reviewing suffixes and preparing for a suffix review quiz on Friday, Dec. 9th. You may get a copy of the practice quiz here. You can also use the following Quizlets to prepare.
Try this Quizlet to practice identifying the verb, adjective, and noun suffixes.
Try this Quizlet to practice identifying the parts of speech for the words on the practice quiz.
And try this Quizlet to practice matching the suffixes and their definitions.
Lesson 3 Noun Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into nouns)
-ness (being) calmness, brightness, carelessness, helplessness, forgiveness, happiness
-ment (being) government, amendment, contentment, achievement, judgment
-sion/tion/ion (being) tension, mission, action, injection, reunion, invention, realization
-ity (being) captivity, scarcity, dignity, deity, insanity, sensitivity, locality, identity
-er/-ar/-or (person who, thing that) baker, tractor, bursar, teacher, racer, doctor, amplifier
-ence/-ance (being) independence, tolerance, reliance, assistance, allowance, conference
-tude (being) multitude, solitude, gratitude, attitude, latitude, longitude
Lesson 2 Verb Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into verbs)
-ate (to make or cause) renovate, equate, escalate, innovate, acclimate, liquidate
-ify/fy (to make or cause) qualify, verify, notify, modify, terrify, simplify, amplify
-ize (to make or cause) emphasize, realize, penalize, idolize, publicize, organize, criticize
-en (make, made of)
to make: quicken, worsen, soften, redden, sicken, darken, lighten, liven, brighten
made of: silken, frozen, oaken, leaden, wooden
following has/have: driven, ridden, written, broken
Lesson 1 Adjective Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into adjectives)
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, powerful, thoughtful, useful, graceful, grateful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, faultless, heartless, timeless, blameless, careless
-y (like, tending to) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, stinky, cheery, crafty, itchy, faulty
We are also currently analyzing theme in The Tiger Rising.
Last Week: We are in week 2 of suffixes and their relationships to parts of speech. There will be a quiz on Friday, Nov. 4th. Click here for a copy of the practice quiz or to try the definitions Quizlet or the parts of speech Quizlet. We are studying the following suffixes:
Monday, Sept. 26: This week's prefixes are shown below (Lesson 3). We will have our third prefix quiz on Friday, Sept. 30. You may practice the new prefixes using this Quizlet. You can also download the practice quiz for the third prefix quiz here.
(Lesson 3)
de-(from, down) demote, depress, degrade, deject, deprive
in- (into) invert, inject, inside, intrude, insert, invest
in- (not) incorrect, insignificant, inappropriate, incredible, interminable
dis- (apart, away) dismiss, distance, distort, distinguish, distribute
contra-, counter– (against) controversy, contradict, counterpart, counterintuitive
circum, circ– (around) circumference, circumnavigate, circumspect
co-, con-, com– (together, with) compose, copilot, conspire, community, connect
ex-, e– (out) expel, exit, egress, ex-mayor, emit
mis– (incorrect, bad) mistake, misprint, misuse, misnomer
mal– (badly, poorly) malfunction, malnutrition, maladapted, maladjusted
ant/anti-- (against, opposite) antimatter, antagonist, Antarctica, antibacterial
Many extra prefixes! Our thirty prefixes, plus thirty more! Can you learn them all using this Quizlet?
You might also try the following Quizlets to continue to practice your prefixes:
Location--week 2 (just the prefixes and meanings)
Location--week 2 (including examples).
(Lesson 2)
inter- (between) interrupt, interview, interfere, intervene
un- (not, release) unkind, uncertain, unwilling, unfair, unkind, unnatural
trans- (across, beyond) transport, transmit, transfer, transit
syn-, sym- (with, together) sympathy, system, syllable, synchronize, synonym
super- (above, over, more) superman, supermarket, supernatural, superior
sub- (under) submarine, submerge, subhuman, substitute, suburb
re- (back, again) reclaim, remind, revoke, return, reuse, reload
pro- (forward, in favor of) proclaim, progress, promote, prologue
pre- (before) prewar, preview, prevent, pregame, prelude, prefix
peri– (around) perimeter, periphery, periscope, period
(Lesson 1)
uni- (one) uniform, unicycle, unity, unique
bi- (both, double, twice) bicycle, bilateral, biweekly, biscuit
tri- (three) tricycle, triangle, triple, triplet, tripod, trident, triceps
hemi-, demi-, semi- (half) hemisphere, semicircle, demigod
quad- (four) quadruple, quadrilateral, quadriceps
poly- (many) polygon, polyglot, polynomial, polygraph
penta- (five) pentagon, pentathlon
oct- (eight) octagon, octet, October, octave, octopus
multi- (many) multiply, multiform, multimedia, multicultural
deca- (ten) decade, decathlon, December
Numbers--week 1 (just the prefixes and meanings)
Numbers--week 1 (including examples)
You will be quizzed on the following roots:
dent/dont: tooth, teeth (dental, trident, orthodontist, dentures)
derm: skin (dermatologist, hypodermic, epidermis)
man/manu: hand (manual, manufacture, manicure)
card/cord/cour: heart (cardiologist, cardiovascular, courage)
ped/pod: foot, feet (pedal, pedestrian, pedicure, centipede)
aster/astro: star (astronomy, asteroid, astronaut, disaster)
bio: life (biology, biography, symbiotic, autobiography)
geo: earth (geometry, geology, geode, geothermal)
hydro/hydra: water (hydration, hydrant, hydrogen, hydrophobia)
therm: heat (thermometer, thermal, thermos, thermostat)
tempo: time (tempo, temporary, contemporary)
photo: light (photograph, photon, photosynthesis)
phon: sound (phonograph, telephone, symphony)
frag/fract: break (fragment, fracture, fragile, fraction)
cred: believe (credible, incredible, credit, credentials)
nov: new (novel, renovate, innovate, novice, nova)
grat: thankful (grateful, gratuity, ingrate, gratitude)
You will be asked to define the following words:
contemporary--living at the same time; modern
hypothermia--subnormal body temperature
symphony--an orchestra; a long musical composition
fragmentation--the act of breaking into pieces
credible--believable; reliable or trustworthy
innovate--to introduce something new; change
fragment--a piece broken off; a particle
gratuity--a small reward for good service; a tip
renovate--to make like new again
Finally, you will be asked to dissect the words renovate and photograph.
or the definitions Quizlet. And here is a Quizlet for Plot Quiz terms.
Try this Quizlet to practice identifying the verb, adjective, and noun suffixes.
Try this Quizlet to practice identifying the parts of speech for the words on the practice quiz.
And try this Quizlet to practice matching the suffixes and their definitions.
And here's the tiger video link, for our essay.
Lesson 3 Noun Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into nouns)
-ness (being) calmness, brightness, carelessness, helplessness, forgiveness, happiness
-ment (being) government, amendment, contentment, achievement, judgment
-sion/tion/ion (being) tension, mission, action, injection, reunion, invention, realization
-ity (being) captivity, scarcity, dignity, deity, insanity, sensitivity, locality, identity
-er/-ar/-or (person who, thing that) baker, tractor, bursar, teacher, racer, doctor, amplifier
-ence/-ance (being) independence, tolerance, reliance, assistance, allowance, conference
-tude (being) multitude, solitude, gratitude, attitude, latitude, longitude
Lesson 2 Verb Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into verbs)
-ate (to make or cause) renovate, equate, escalate, innovate, acclimate, liquidate
-ify/fy (to make or cause) qualify, verify, notify, modify, terrify, simplify, amplify
-ize (to make or cause) emphasize, realize, penalize, idolize, publicize, organize, criticize
-en (make, made of)
to make: quicken, worsen, soften, redden, sicken, darken, lighten, liven, brighten
made of: silken, frozen, oaken, leaden, wooden
following has/have: driven, ridden, written, broken
Lesson 1 Adjective Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into adjectives)
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, powerful, thoughtful, useful, graceful, grateful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, faultless, heartless, timeless, blameless, careless
-y (like, tending to) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, stinky, cheery, crafty, itchy, faulty
Last week's links:
Click on these links to find the suffix practice quiz, the suffix unit description, and a few Quizlets:
Quizlet: Adjective Suffixes (suffixes and definitions)
Quizlet: Adjective or Noun? (match the word with part of speech)
We are currently reading The Tiger Rising in class and preparing to create a thematic/symbolic portrait of the book.
You should focus on the following adjective suffixes:
Lesson 1 Adjective Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into adjectives)
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, powerful, thoughtful, useful, graceful, grateful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, faultless, heartless, timeless, blameless, careless
-y (like, tending to) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, stinky, cheery, crafty, itchy, faulty
You should know the following prefixes:
(Lesson 3)
bene- (good) benefit, beneficiary, benediction, benefactor
in- (into) invert, inject, inside, intrude, insert, invest
in- (not) incorrect, insignificant, inappropriate, incredible, interminable
dis- (apart, away) dismiss, distance, distort, distinguish, distribute
contra-, counter– (against) controversy, contradict, counterpart, counterintuitive
circum, circ– (around) circumference, circumnavigate, circumspect
co-, con-, com– (together, with) compose, copilot, conspire, community, connect
ex-, e– (out) expel, exit, egress, ex-mayor, emit
mis– (incorrect, bad) mistake, misprint, misuse, misnomer
mal– (badly, poorly) malfunction, malnutrition, maladapted, maladjusted(Lesson 2)
ant/anti-- (against, opposite) antimatter, antagonist, Antarctica, antibacterial
(Lesson 2)
inter- (between) interrupt, interview, interfere, intervene
un- (not, release) unkind, uncertain, unwilling, unfair, unkind, unnatural
trans- (across, beyond) transport, transmit, transfer, transit
syn-, sym- (with, together) sympathy, system, syllable, synchronize, synonym
super- (above, over, more) superman, supermarket, supernatural, superior
sub- (under) submarine, submerge, subhuman, substitute, suburb
re- (back, again) reclaim, remind, revoke, return, reuse, reload
pro- (forward, in favor of) proclaim, progress, promote, prologue
pre- (before) prewar, preview, prevent, pregame, prelude, prefix
peri– (around) perimeter, periphery, periscope, period
(Lesson 1)
uni- (one) uniform, unicycle, unity, unique
bi- (both, double, twice) bicycle, bilateral, biweekly, biscuit
tri- (three) tricycle, triangle, triple, triplet, tripod, trident, triceps
hemi-, demi-, semi- (half) hemisphere, semicircle, demigod
quad- (four) quadruple, quadrilateral, quadriceps
poly- (many) polygon, polyglot, polynomial, polygraph
penta- (five) pentagon, pentathlon
oct- (eight) octagon, octet, October, octave, octopus
multi- (many) multiply, multiform, multimedia, multicultural
deca- (ten) decade, decathlon, December
You might also try the following Quizlets to practice your prefixes:
Numbers--week 1 (just the prefixes and meanings)
Numbers--week 1 (including examples)
Location--week 2 (just the prefixes and meanings)
Location--week 2 (including examples).
Many extra prefixes! Our thirty prefixes, plus thirty more! Can you learn them all?
Past Assignments:
Due on Friday 10/23: The prefix collage. Please be sure that you define each of the example words using the meaning of the prefix--and have fun!
Due on Friday 9/25: Independent reading log.
Due on Friday, 9/18: Two poems: a haiku and a diamante.
Due on Friday, 9/11: You can get a copy of the assignment and final draft sheet by clicking here: symbolic self-portrait.
[Last Posting: Monday, June 1st: We are halfway through our last book of the year, Fever, 1793. We are completing role sheets for literature circles in class.
To begin studying for the ROOTS REVIEW FINAL, try this Quizlet!
The roots homework (Roots 15 & 16) is due Wednesday, June 3rd. The sheet for this week's homework can be found by clicking here: Roots #15, Roots #16. And here is the practice quiz for Roots #15 & 16. Students may find this word parts dictionary very helpful!]
Here are all of the suffixes we've studied:
Lesson 4 Adverbs
-ly
Lesson 3 Noun Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into nouns)
-ness (being) calmness, brightness, carelessness, helplessness, forgiveness, happiness
-ment (being) government, amendment, contentment, achievement, judgment
-sion/tion/ion (being) tension, mission, action, injection, reunion, invention, realization
-ity (being) captivity, scarcity, dignity, deity, insanity, sensitivity, locality, identity
-er/-ar/-or (person who, thing that) baker, tractor, bursar, teacher, racer, doctor, amplifier
-ence/-ance (being) independence, tolerance, reliance, assistance, allowance, conference
-tude (being) multitude, solitude, gratitude, attitude, latitude, longitude
Lesson 2 Verb Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into verbs)
-ate (to make or cause) renovate, equate, escalate, innovate, acclimate, liquidate
-ify/fy (to make or cause) qualify, verify, notify, modify, terrify, simplify, amplify
-ize (to make or cause) emphasize, realize, penalize, idolize, publicize, organize, criticize
-en (make, made of)
to make: quicken, worsen, soften, redden, sicken, darken, lighten, liven, brighten
made of: silken, frozen, oaken, leaden, wooden
following has/have: driven, ridden, written, broken
Lesson 1 Adjective Endings
(These suffixes usually—though not always—make words into adjectives)
-al (relating to, having) original, sensational, rational, internal, external, diagonal
-ous (full of, having) generous, adventurous, courageous, courteous, mysterious, humorous
-able/-ible (able to) dependable, honorable, reliable, sensible, responsible, adorable
-ic (like, nature of, having) symbolic, simplistic, terrific, specific, graphic, Jurassic
-ful (full of) faithful, hopeful, wonderful, powerful, thoughtful, useful, graceful, grateful
-less (without) fearless, helpless, faultless, heartless, timeless, blameless, careless
-y (like, tending to) funny, wordy, sticky, roomy, stinky, cheery, crafty, itchy, faulty
And, you should continue to keep our selected prefixes fresh in your mind:
(Lesson 3)
bene- (good) benefit, beneficiary, benediction, benefactor
in- (into) invert, inject, inside, intrude, insert, invest
in- (not) incorrect, insignificant, inappropriate, incredible, interminable
dis- (apart, away) dismiss, distance, distort, distinguish, distribute
contra-, counter– (against) controversy, contradict, counterpart, counterintuitive
circum, circ– (around) circumference, circumnavigate, circumspect
co-, con-, com– (together, with) compose, copilot, conspire, community, connect
ex-, e– (out) expel, exit, egress, ex-mayor, emit
mis– (incorrect, bad) mistake, misprint, misuse, misnomer
mal– (badly, poorly) malfunction, malnutrition, maladapted, maladjusted(Lesson 2)
ant/anti-- (against, opposite) antimatter, antagonist, Antarctica, antibacterial
(Lesson 2)
inter- (between) interrupt, interview, interfere, intervene
un- (not, release) unkind, uncertain, unwilling, unfair, unkind, unnatural
trans- (across, beyond) transport, transmit, transfer, transit
syn-, sym- (with, together) sympathy, system, syllable, synchronize, synonym
super- (above, over, more) superman, supermarket, supernatural, superior
sub- (under) submarine, submerge, subhuman, substitute, suburb
re- (back, again) reclaim, remind, revoke, return, reuse, reload
pro- (forward, in favor of) proclaim, progress, promote, prologue
pre- (before) prewar, preview, prevent, pregame, prelude, prefix
peri– (around) perimeter, periphery, periscope, period
(Lesson 1)
uni- (one) uniform, unicycle, unity, unique
bi- (both, double, twice) bicycle, bilateral, biweekly, biscuit
tri- (three) tricycle, triangle, triple, triplet, tripod, trident, triceps
hemi-, demi-, semi- (half) hemisphere, semicircle, demigod
quad- (four) quadruple, quadrilateral, quadriceps
poly- (many) polygon, polyglot, polynomial, polygraph
penta- (five) pentagon, pentathlon
oct- (eight) octagon, octet, October, octave, octopus
multi- (many) multiply, multiform, multimedia, multicultural
deca- (ten) decade, decathlon, December
This is a link to our new Vocabulary Workshop online resources. At this website you will find flashcards and games you can use to learn our words for Unit 2! This is a copy of Unit 1, in case you leave your book at home by accident.
UNIT 1
To study for the Vocabulary Quiz on Friday, 9/29, please use the following Quizlets:
* To quiz yourself on the parts of speech
* To quiz yourself on definitions
* To quiz yourself on synonyms
* To quiz yourself on antonyms
(YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH SPELLINGS)
Page updated
Report abuse