Monday, November 9, 2015

This Week's ELA: Pre & Homophones


Spelling and Vocabulary Lists: Prefix “pre” and Common Homophones

Spelling – Words with the prefix “pre” (1-10) and frequently misspelled words (11-20).
*Monday – Write spelling words in your agenda in ABC order – due Tuesday
*Complete a vocabulary choice (due Thurs.) if you made less than 90% on last week’s test.

1.    preapprove                    11. where+
2.    precaution                     12. wear
3.    preview                         13. two
4.    prevent                          14. to
5.    precede                         15. too
6.    prefix                            16. their
7.    prejudge                        17. there
8.    prepay                           18. they’re (they are)
9.    we’re+                          19. its
10. were+                          20. it’s (it is)
+These three are NOT homophones but often get confused.
Vocabulary List
*Write a fabulous 5th grade sentence with the even OR the odd numbered vocabulary words (due Wednesday).
*Complete a vocabulary choice (due Thurs.) if you made less than 90% on last week’s vocabulary test.
*Study your vocabulary words and definitions nightly – Tuesday – Thursday!

1.    preapprove – to authorize or give permission in advance
2.    precaution – a measure taken in advance to prevent harm
3.    preview – to look at or see something before something or someone else
4.    prevent – to stop something from happening before it occurs
5.    precede – to come before something else in time, order, or rank
6.    prefix – a syllable or word that comes before a root word to change its meaning
7.    prejudge – to make a decision before you have all the facts
8.    prepay – to pay for something before it needs to be paid in full
9.    pretest – a test before the real test, usually given to see what is already known
10.predict – to say what will happen before it occurs.

CHAMPS essays are due no later than Friday!  You must complete the essay to be eligible for graduation.  Write a five-paragraph essay about what you have learned in CHAMPS.  Include your promise to follow the CHAMPS purpose and motto to make healthy choices.

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