None, but you can always READ.
Work on: Outsiders Project
Mrs. Ward
Saturday, December 31, 2011
January 2, 2012
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
The Latin root word dict and its variant dic both mean ‘say.’ Some common English vocabulary words that come from this word root include dictionary, contradict, and dedicate. Perhaps the easiest way in which to remember this root is the word prediction, for a prediction is ‘said’ before something actually happens.
1. diction
2. benediction
3. predict
4. edict
5. dictate
6. dictator
7. addict
8. dictionary
9. contradict
10.dictum
Mrs. Ward
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
The Latin root word dict and its variant dic both mean ‘say.’ Some common English vocabulary words that come from this word root include dictionary, contradict, and dedicate. Perhaps the easiest way in which to remember this root is the word prediction, for a prediction is ‘said’ before something actually happens.
1. diction
2. benediction
3. predict
4. edict
5. dictate
6. dictator
7. addict
8. dictionary
9. contradict
10.dictum
Mrs. Ward
Saturday, December 10, 2011
December 12, 2011
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
Quick Summary
The important Latin root word port means ‘carry.’ Some common English words that use this root include import, export, deport, and report. An easy way to remember this word root is through the word portable, which is something that is easily ‘carried’ from one place to another.
1. export
2. import
3. transport
4. important
5. comport
6. deport
7. purport
8. portly
9. portfolio
10. rapport
Mrs. Ward
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
Quick Summary
The important Latin root word port means ‘carry.’ Some common English words that use this root include import, export, deport, and report. An easy way to remember this word root is through the word portable, which is something that is easily ‘carried’ from one place to another.
1. export
2. import
3. transport
4. important
5. comport
6. deport
7. purport
8. portly
9. portfolio
10. rapport
Mrs. Ward
Saturday, December 3, 2011
December 5, 2011
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
Quick Summary
The prefix trans- and its variant tra-, which mean “across,” appear in many English vocabulary words, for example: transmit, transform, and trajectory. Consider the word translation, which is the carrying “across” from one language into another.
1. transition
2. transfix
3. transfer
4. traverse
5. transcribe
6. transparent
7. transitory
8. transgress
9. travesty
10. transformation
Mrs. Ward
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
Quick Summary
The prefix trans- and its variant tra-, which mean “across,” appear in many English vocabulary words, for example: transmit, transform, and trajectory. Consider the word translation, which is the carrying “across” from one language into another.
1. transition
2. transfix
3. transfer
4. traverse
5. transcribe
6. transparent
7. transitory
8. transgress
9. travesty
10. transformation
Mrs. Ward
Friday, November 25, 2011
November 28, 2011
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
Quick Summary
The Latin word root ject means ‘throw.’ Many common words are ‘thrown’ about each day which use this root, including eject, reject, object, and projector. Perhaps a pointed way to help remember this word is when you receive an injection, which is a shot ‘thrown’ into your body.
1. deject
2. project
3. object
4. abject
5. inject
6. subject
7. interject
8. projectile
9. trajectory
10. dejection
Mrs. Ward
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech
Quick Summary
The Latin word root ject means ‘throw.’ Many common words are ‘thrown’ about each day which use this root, including eject, reject, object, and projector. Perhaps a pointed way to help remember this word is when you receive an injection, which is a shot ‘thrown’ into your body.
1. deject
2. project
3. object
4. abject
5. inject
6. subject
7. interject
8. projectile
9. trajectory
10. dejection
Mrs. Ward
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sunday, November 13, 2011
November 15,2011
Journal Writing: The Soc's party at the river bottom, the Greasers hang out at the the vacant lot, and the Shepard outfit congregates in the alleys down by the tracks. Each group has a place they call their own.
Do you have a hangout? If so, what does it look like? If not, what kind of place would you like to have to meet with your friends?
Where would it be?
What would it look like?
Is it close to where you live?
Would you build it or does it already exist?
What are some of its special features?
Mrs. Ward
Journal Writing: The Soc's party at the river bottom, the Greasers hang out at the the vacant lot, and the Shepard outfit congregates in the alleys down by the tracks. Each group has a place they call their own.
Do you have a hangout? If so, what does it look like? If not, what kind of place would you like to have to meet with your friends?
Where would it be?
What would it look like?
Is it close to where you live?
Would you build it or does it already exist?
What are some of its special features?
Mrs. Ward
November 14, 2011
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech:
Prior Knowledge
tractor (n): a machine that drags a plow.
train (n): an engine that pulls, drags, or draws.
TRAHO, TRAHERE, TRAXI, TRACTUS: To Drag
1. subtract
2. extract
3. detract
4. abstract
5. retract
6. distract
7. protract
8. contract
9. attractive
10. tractable
Mrs. Ward
Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech:
Prior Knowledge
tractor (n): a machine that drags a plow.
train (n): an engine that pulls, drags, or draws.
TRAHO, TRAHERE, TRAXI, TRACTUS: To Drag
1. subtract
2. extract
3. detract
4. abstract
5. retract
6. distract
7. protract
8. contract
9. attractive
10. tractable
Mrs. Ward
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Prefixes Used in Math
October 31, 2011
Prefixes used in Math
uni-, mono-, solo-
bi-
tri-
tetra-, quad-
penta-, quint-, quin-
hex-, hexa-
hepta-, sept- or hept-
octa-, octo-, oct-
nona-, non-
deca- or dec-
Mrs. Ward
Prefixes used in Math
uni-, mono-, solo-
bi-
tri-
tetra-, quad-
penta-, quint-, quin-
hex-, hexa-
hepta-, sept- or hept-
octa-, octo-, oct-
nona-, non-
deca- or dec-
Mrs. Ward
Saturday, October 22, 2011
ALL ABOUT ME PROJECTS DUE....
October 26, 2011
I can't wait to READ your projects!!! Due TODAY!
Mrs. Ward
I can't wait to READ your projects!!! Due TODAY!
Mrs. Ward
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Saturday, October 8, 2011
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