Monday, August 13, 2012

This Week's Spelling & Vocab: Unit 1, Wk 2

 Spelling and Vocabulary Lists; Unit 1 Week 2; Story: Davy Crockett Saves the World

Spelling: Long vowels
Monday – Copy spelling words into agenda in ABC order (due Tues.). Begin working on spelling/vocabulary sheet (due Th.).
Wednesday – Finish spelling/vocabulary worksheet.
*Study spelling words nightly for your test on Friday

1.    paste                                    11. theme
2.    bride                                    12. type
3.    shave                                    13. oak
4.    spice                                    14. growth
5.    greed                                    15. yolk
6.    plead                                    16. folks
7.    greet                                    17. aim
8.    heap                                    18. prey
9.    paid                                    19. tow
10.                  coach                            20. grind

Vocabulary
Study nightly the following vocabulary words and definitions for your test on Friday.  Finish vocabulary sheet to turn in Thursday.

1.    advertisement – public notice or announcement recommending some product or service
2.    sauntered – walked along slowly or happily
3.    commenced – began
4.    elected – chosen for public office by a majority vote
5.    wring – to twist with force; squeeze hard
6.    impress – to have strong effect on the mind or feelings
7.    original – of or from the beginning; first
8.    fireball – anything that looks like a mass of bright heat

TESTED READING SKILL: plot and setting

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