April 16, 2012

The Greek root word phon means “sound.” This word root is the word origin of a number of English vocabulary words, including microphone, phone, and saxophone. An easy way to remember that phon means “sound” is through the word symphony, which is many instruments making a “sound” together.

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

telephone
saxophone
symphony
microphone
cacophonous
megaphone
phonetic
cacophony
symphonic
xylophone

Mrs. Ward

April 6, 2012

Happy Spring Break!

Mrs. Ward

April 5, 2012

None, but you can always READ!

April 4, 2012

Spelling Sentences - 7+ words

Mrs. Ward

April 3, 2012

OK...your turn. Write three (3) writing prompts for the class to use. I will chose one to post each week. Have fun, be creative. Work on an array of expository, narratives, and imaginative prompts.

Can't wait!

Mrs. Ward

April 2, 2012

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech - EVALUATION ON THURSDAY - April 5, 2012.


-ous → possessing the nature of

ludicrous
arduous
raucous
decorous
superfluous
disingenuous
impervious
meticulous
vociferous
scurrilous


Mrs. Ward

SHE SAID YES!!!!!

Very happy and excited to help plan the wedding! :)

Mrs. Ward