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Contents
Unit 1 • Changes
Perspectives
Short Vowels Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Alliances
Long Vowels Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Environments
Frequently Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Misspelled Words Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Dynamic Earth
r–Controlled Vowels Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Contributions
Irregular Plurals Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Democracy
Inflectional Endings Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ancient Societies
Closed Syllables Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Unit 3 • Accomplishments
Common Ground
Vowel Team Syllables Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Transformations
r–Controlled Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Vowel Syllables Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Inspiration
Frequently Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Misspelled Words Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
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Milestones
Prefixes Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Unit 4 • Challenges
Changing Environments
More Words with –ion Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Overcoming Challenges
Vowel Alternation Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Standing Tall
Prefixes and Suffixes Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Shared Experiences
Taking Responsibility
Consonant Alternation Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
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Unit 5 • Discoveries
Myths
Homophones Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Personal Strength
Words from Around Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
the World Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Innovations
Latin Roots Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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Breakthroughs
Greek Roots Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
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Resources
Suffixes –ible and Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
–able Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Witnesses
Suffixes –ance, –ence, Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
–ant, and –ent Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Investigations
Greek Suffixes Prereading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Extraordinary Finds
Taking a Break
Words from Pretest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Mythology Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Word Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Word Meaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Proofreading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Posttest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
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Spelling: Short Vowels
Name
9. 9. prod
Circle the spelling word in each row that rhymes with the word in bold type.
Write the spelling word on the line.
A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching short vowel sound.
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4.
5. short o, as in hot (spelled a or o)
14.
short e, as in pen
15.
6. 16.
7.
short u, as in but
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8.
9.
17.
10.
18.
19.
20.
B. Compare the words dread and threat. How are they alike?
How are they different?
A. There are six words misspelled in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Mr. Bond was sick on Monday, so a substitute teacher took over our class. He wore a
striped shirt under his tailored jacket. Would you believe he wore a clip-on plaide bowtie?
Didn’t he realize that stripes and plaid claesh? No one in the class dared to mocke him!
The substitute teacher was really quite strect. When the fire alarm sounded, no one
dared to make a sound as we lined up. During the fire drell, I saw him cluch the stack of
tests to his chest. When we returned to the classroom, he sternly passed out our tests. It
was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop!
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about an experience you’ve had in school. Use at least four words from
the spelling list.
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9. 9. fuse
Circle the spelling word in each row that rhymes with the word in bold type.
Write the spelling word on the line.
A. Write the spelling words that contain the same long vowel pattern.
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 19.
10.
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20.
B. Compare the words meek and bleak. How are they alike?
How are they different?
6. sacred place
7. material used on a floor and roof
8. device used to set off an explosive
9. enthusiastic and eager
10. shy or timid
11. to resume
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
My dad and his friends have a kean interest in hiking and enjoy traveling to remoate
locations to experience the outdoors. While other people might think that a rocky, wind-
swept mountain is bleek, they look forward to the challenge of climbing it!
As my dad and his buddies make their ascent, they encounter a steep and treacherous
sloape. But the reward is great once they reach the mountaintop. They gaiz in wonder at
the hills, valleys, rivers, and lakes in the distance. On the way down, they bath in a cold
mountain stream, and that takes the most courage of all!
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about what it might be like to hike up a mountain. Use at least four
words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. effect
1. b utiful
2. c ght
3. ef e t
4. e use
5. lib ry
6. embar as
7. dif rent
8. min t
9. a cu e
10. es ecial y
1. 10.
2. 11.
3. 12.
4. 13.
5. 14.
6. 15.
16.
similar–sounding words 17.
18.
7.
19.
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8.
20.
9.
B. Compare the words caught and bought. How are they alike?
How are they different?
1. ugly 4. similar
2. sold 5. freed
3. inactive
Today, it takes only a minit to go on the Internet and find reliable websites for
research purposes. The Internet is especialy convenient for locating information when
you’re too buzy to go to the library.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about the tools you use to research and write reports.
Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. servant
A. Circle the spelling word in each row that rhymes with the word in bold type.
Write the spelling word on the line.
Write the spelling words that contain the r-controlled vowel pattern.
ar ur
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4.
5. ear
6.
14.
15.
er
7. our
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16.
or
17.
8.
9. ier
10.
18.
19.
eir
20.
A. Write the spelling word that is similar in meaning to the first two words.
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Many national parks erge backpackers to exercise caution when hiking in faverite
areas that may be a bit remote. For example, it’s important to sign in before setting out.
Then park rangers will know where hikers are in case they need to serch for a missing
person.
It is also important to pack enough bottled water so that you don’t become parcht.
Park rangers recommend taking extra food so that you don’t strve. Wearing sunscreen,
even on overcast days, will prevent your skin from being bernt by the sun’s rays.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about how you would prepare for a trip to an outdoor recreation
area. Describe how you would be cautious when walking or hiking there.
Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. self-respect
1. mark
2. wind
3. finger
4. -fashioned
5. full-
6. -school
7. self-
8. science
9. brother- -law
10. melon
11. teen
open closed
11.
1.
12.
2.
13.
3.
14.
15.
hyphenated
16.
4.
17.
5.
18.
6.
19.
7.
20.
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8.
9.
10.
B. Compare the words all-star and heartbeat. How are they alike? How are they
different?
A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three in the second.
Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
On display at many aquariums is a wide assortment of marine life. Hidden among
the seeweed, you might spy a sea-shell or a camouflaged sea creature. Many aquariums
hold after school programs for children. A teanager would also enjoy the wide variety of
educational and interactive offerings.
1. 2. 3.
4.
By the time many basketball players are twenty five years old, they have been playing
professionally for five or six years. A player who performs at the highest level usually
becomes an allstar. Because of the intense workouts and rigorous travel schedule, playing
professional basketball is more than a fultime job.
5. 6. 7.
Writing Activity
B. Write about marine life or about a personal experience with a sport. Use
at least four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. wolves
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. thie s
2. cuf
3. sopran
4. wol s
5. sherif
6. sta f
7. tornad e
8. phot
9. buffal s
10. volcan s
A. Write the spelling words that match the plural spelling patterns.
-s -ves
1. 9.
2. 10.
3. 11.
12.
-oes 13.
14.
4.
5.
-ffs
6.
7. 15.
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8. 16.
17.
B. Compare the words sopranos and buffaloes. How are they alike? How are
they different?
A. Read the word histories. Fill in each blank with a spelling word.
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
If you’re planning a trip to Yellowstone National Park, be sure to take your camera.
You’ll want to want to take lots of photoes of the wildlife there. Before you drive through
the park, pick up a wildlife book that provides important datas on the animals you will
see from a distance. When you park in designated areas, do not leave valuables in your
car. Thiefs have been known to break into parked vehicles.
You might also take a pair of binoculars. Keep them handy as you drive. You might
spot some buffalos interacting with a wolf. Or when you’re in your motel late at night,
you might hear the echos of wolfs howling.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about a trip you’ve taken or would like to take to a national park or
wildlife area. Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. labored
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. regre ng
2. tota d
3. hove d
4. orbi ng
5. confid
6. slop
7. encoura
8. si ed
9. unravel
10. permi ing
A. Write the spelling words that match the inflectional ending patterns.
double final consonant and -ed double final consonant and -ing
1. 12.
2. 13.
14.
-ed without doubled consonant
-ing without doubled consonant
3.
4. 15.
5. 16.
6. 17.
7.
drop e before adding -ing
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8.
18.
drop e before adding -ed
19.
9. 20.
10.
11.
B. Compare the words orbiting and patrolling. How are they alike? How are
they different?
A. Read the word histories. Fill in each blank with a spelling word.
1. 2. 3.
People are pleased by the fact that crime has dropped considerably in Los Angeles
over the past few years. Some people have creditted the police chief for his efforts
to reduce crime. More police cars are patroling city streets as well as surroundding
neighborhoods in the city.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about something you have seen or observed. Use four or more
words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. pumpkin
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. mu ler
2. ba en
3. nec ace
4. ba er
5. ra ed
6. kin om
7. me al
8. fa or
9. wa et
10. fo al
A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching closed syllable
patterns. Then draw a line between the syllables.
1. 9.
2. 10.
3. 11.
4. 12.
5. 13.
6. 14.
7. 15.
8. 16.
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17.
18.
19.
20.
B. Compare the words ragged and factor. How are they alike? How are
they different?
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Cinderella lived in a large country home with her stepmother and two stepsisters.
While her family ate scones topped with raspberries and whipped cream, Cinderella
toiled in the pantree, stocking the shelves with food. One night, there was a formle dance
in the kingdam, but Cinderella was not allowed to go.
Even if she had been allowed to go to the dance, Cinderella couldn’t because she
had only one dress to wear. It was very old and raged. Clearly, she was a vicktim of her
wicked stepmother’s cruelty. While her stepmother put on a nekless of sapphires and
rubies to wear to the dance, Cinderella was on her hands and knees scrubbing the floor.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about something you’ve seen or observed. Use four or more words
from the spelling list.
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9. 9. detect
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. f er
2. it
3. n on
4. r ate
5. v er
6. r al
7. c in
8. va sh
9. d ect
10. f us
Write the spelling words that match the syllable patterns. Then draw a line
between the syllables.
1. 12.
13.
long e, as in retell, re/tell
short vowel open syllables
2.
3. 14.
4. 15.
5. 16.
6. 17.
7. 18.
8. 19.
20.
long o, as in cobra, co/bra
9.
10.
11.
A. Write the spelling word that belongs with each group of words.
1. repeat, retell,
2. idea, subject,
3. notice, discover,
4. grieve, regret,
5. competitor, challenger,
6. disappear
7. safe
8. a kind of man-made fabric
9. absolutely necessary
10. citizen who casts a ballot
1. 2. 3.
My family and I spent spring break at a cottage on Lake Michigan. When we returned
from a hike one day, we could dettect that someone or something had been there. How
could that happen? All the doors and windows were seccure. We started to pannic until
my mother discovered that a raccoon had gotten in through the pet door!
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about a trip you and your family have taken. Use at least four words
from the spelling list.
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9. 9. durable
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. survi
2. squab
3. bicy
4. mus
5. valua
6. dim
7. whis
8. natio
9. dura
10. bea
Write the spelling words that contain the matching pattern. Then draw a line
between the syllables.
-ple -cle
1. 13.
2. 14.
3.
4. -dle
15.
–ble
5. -gle
6.
16.
7.
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17.
8.
9. -al
10.
18.
19.
-tle
20.
11.
12.
A. Write the spelling word that goes with each word history.
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Long ago, each animal in the village had only one kind of food to eat. It was enough
for their survivle, but the animals grew tired of eating the same thing. “I can’t eat another
noodel,” Spider declared. “I don’t mind if we have to scrambel for food. I just want
something different to eat.” Fox agreed. Rabbit was tired of eating carrots, so the three
friends went to see Owl.
Owl had a simpel plan. “If all four of us combine our food into a stew, we’ll
have quadrupal the food.” The animals did as Owl suggested and had a feast fit for a
royale family.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about something you and your friends would like to do. Use at least
four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. healthy
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Write the spelling
word on the line. Then circle the vowel team or teams in each word.
1. p sonous
2. volunt
3. sp lage
4. imp ch
5. guarant d
6. cr tures
7. m sten
8. tr sures
9. app ntment
10. eq lity
Write the spelling words that contain the matching vowel team. If a word has more
than one vowel team, choose one way to sort it.
ee oi
1. 11.
2. 12.
13.
ea 14.
15.
3.
4.
ou
5.
6. 16.
7. 17.
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8. 18.
ua ai
9. 19.
10.
ei
20.
A. Write the spelling word that is a synonym for each word below.
11. There are many sea living in the ocean, including sea otters,
sharks, and whales.
12. They installed an overhead fan in the living room .
13. She is the best at the animal shelter.
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Once there was a young man who was in love with the daughter of a welthy farmer.
The farmer didn’t think anyone was good enough for his daughter. The young man said,
“I may not have a fancy pedigrea, but I am a hard worker. I am helthy, and I love your
daughter.”
To prove himself, the young man became a voluntear on the farm and performed
difficult jobs. He worked in the fields until he could hardly strayghten himself up. The
farmer finally said, “Men who are willing to say they love someone are common. Men
who are willing to show they love someone are like tresures. Welcome to the family.”
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write a story about a time when you or someone you know showed
honesty. Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. mirror
Write the r-controlled vowel syllable that ends each word. Then write the spelling
word on the line.
1. wan
2. custo
3. ances
4. ac
5. obser
6. behav
7. plat
8. jani
9. calen
10. strol
A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching r-controlled patterns.
-ar -er
1. 12.
2. 13.
3. 14.
15.
-or 16.
17.
4.
18.
5.
19.
6.
20.
7.
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8.
9.
10.
11.
B. Compare the words behavior and ancestor. How are they alike?
How are they different?
A. There are five misspelled words in the first paragraph below and four
misspelled words in the second paragraph. Underline each misspelled word.
Then write the words correctly on the lines.
The customur brought his daughtor into the grocery store. While the child sat in her
strollor, the father looked at different items to buy. First, he put a small bottle of vinegur
in his basket, thinking he would use it to make salad dressing. As the man moved around
the store, the little girl was on her best behavur.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
The acter was very convincing in his role as a waitor. For example, he carried an
incredibly heavy plattor of dishes through the restaurant and into the kitchen. He was
able to maneuvore around many tables that were spaced closely together. He was so
convincing that I forgot that the man was acting!
6. 7. 8. 9.
Writing Activity
9. 9. cousin
A. Fill in the missing letters of each word. Then write the spelling word on the line.
1. inst d
2. ag nst
3. p ple
4. a ays
5. wom
6. unt
7. chi en
8. do ’t
9. c sin
10. us lly
B. Circle the spelling word that rhymes with the bold word. Write the word.
A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching vowel sound in the
first syllable.
1. 12.
2. 13.
3. 14.
4. 15.
5. 16.
6.
7. other vowel sounds
8.
17.
9.
18.
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10.
19.
11.
20.
B. Compare the words instead and believe. How are they alike?
How are they different?
1. 2. 3. 4.
Many peepul in our country beleive it is their responsibility to vote. When you vote,
you will vote for or agenst a representative. It is important to vote becuz that is how we
can improve our country and make it a better place in which to live.
5. 6. 7. 8.
Writing Activity
B. Write about something that you think is important. Use at least four
words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. outpost
Write each word’s prefix. Then write the spelling word on the line.
1. field
2. list
3. star
4. law
5. sightly
6. cry
7. post
8. tangle
9. claim
10. complete
11. credible
A. Write the spelling words that contain the matching prefix. Then draw a line
between the prefix and the base word in each spelling word.
un- pro-
1. 11.
2. 12.
3.
4. out-
13.
in-
14.
5. 15.
6. 16.
7. 17.
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en- super-
8. 18.
9. 19.
10. 20.
B. Compare the words unknown and untangle. How are they alike?
How are they different?
A. Write the spelling word that has a meaning similar to each word below.
1. unusual 6. unbelievable
2. extend 7. self-reliant
3. engage 8. unfamiliar
4. criminal 9. unfinished
5. announce 10. unattractive
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
I’ll never forget last night’s baseball game. My favorite team’s souperstar was up at
bat. He is known for hitting grand-slam home runs. I’m sure the players in the outfeeld
were really nervous because the bases were loaded. The pitcher unleashed the ball. With
suprhuman strength, the batter hit the ball out of the ballpark.
The team scored four runs! It was an inncredible play by an owtstanding player. The
fans cheered wildly, and the players ran onto the field to preclaim themselves the winners.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about a sports event you’ve attended or watched on TV. Use at least
four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. instruct
Write the missing letters to make a spelling word. Then write the spelling word
on the line.
1. hesi ion
2. re
3. observa n
4. separ
5. represent on
6. connec n
7. instr
8. illustra n
9. con t
10. inspir on
add -ion
1.
2.
3.
add -ation
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
1. 2. 3.
What kind of instrukshun do people need to become cartoonists? Do they need to take
art classes? A cartoonist’s illustrasion can look really simple to create. But to know how
to illustrait using cartoons actually takes skill and creativity.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about something you have been inspired to do. Use at least four
words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. include
1. omission
2. explanation
3. permission
4. collision
5. division
6. admission
7. inclusion
8. decision
9. explosion
10. exclamation
B. Add the suffix -ion to each base word to form another spelling word. Write the
Write base words and words ending in -ion with the matching spelling pattern.
4. and
5. and
6. and
7. and
8. and
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9. and
10. and
1. crash 6. to incorporate
2. to allow 7. to determine
3. exclusion 8. sharing
4. consent 9. to burst
5. to describe
10. What did she when opening her present and seeing a kitten?
11. Drivers need a to park in the neighborhood.
12. Let’s the snack into four pieces so we can share it.
13. They will make a soon about where to go on vacation.
A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three in the second.
Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
When a freeway colision occurs, rescue workers are immediately called to the scene.
Fire fighters often appear first to make sure that an exploshun doesn’t occur as a result
of gas leaks. Law enforcement officials deside how to handle the accident. They do not
permitt other motorists to get out of their cars and approach the scene.
1. 2. 3. 4.
In our town, senior citizens pay a reduced fee for admishun to the movie theater. They
can also get special permishun to park near the theater. An explaination of this policy is
included at the entrance to the parking lot.
5. 6. 7.
Writing Activity
B. Write about where you live. Use at least four words from the
spelling list.
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9. 9. nation
A. Write the missing letters to form a spelling word. Then write the word.
1. final
2. resid t
3. mome
4. ref
5. na n
6. crim l
7. ori
8. compet on
9. origi
10. meta c
B. Circle the word that rhymes with the word in bold type. Write the word.
Write the pairs of spelling words that contain the specified pattern.
1. and
2. and
3. and
4. and
5. and
6. and
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7. and
8. and
9. and
10. and
A. Write the spelling word that belongs with each group of words.
A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three in the second.
Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
In 1936, Jesse Owens represented our nashun in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin,
Germany. It was a momenteous occasion! Owens became the first American track and
field athlete to win four gold medals in one Olympic games. The competetion was fierce,
but it did not stop Owens from winning and becoming a nationol hero.
1. 2. 3. 4.
When writing biographies on athletes such as a Jesse Owens, there are many
referense materials at your fingertips. For example, you can referr to reliable websites on
the Internet for factual information. You can also find primary source materials to add to
your report, such as originall photographs, letters, and documents.
5. 6. 7.
Writing Activity
9. 9. enforcement
Fill in the missing prefix or suffix of each word to form a spelling word.
Then write the spelling word and the base word on the line.
1. payment
2. appointment
3. unfair
4. disgrace
5. correctly
6. joyment
7. unhappi
8. parture
9. selfish
10. uneven
Write the spelling words that contain the prefix and/or suffix shown.
1. 10.
2. 11.
3. 12.
4. 13.
5. 14.
6. 15.
7. 16.
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8. 17.
18.
prefix de- and suffix -ful
prefix dis- and suffix -al or -ful
9.
19.
20.
1. sadness; sorrow
2. the act of experiencing something pleasurable
3. failing to accomplish something
4. someone who is not a member of a group
5. considerate and generous; not greedy
6. joyful or entertaining
7. the act of giving back money owed
8. the act of ensuring observance or obedience
9. loss of hope or courage
10. an unjust act; inequality
A. There are three misspelled words in each paragraph. Underline each one.
Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Hugo experienced great unhappyness when he failed his science exam. He failed
because he answered most of the questions incorectly. When his friends were discussing
how well they had done on the exam, Hugo felt like an outsidder.
Hugo’s teacher told him that he should not let his discouragemint defeat him. His
teacher felt that if Hugo studied extra hard for the next exam, he would be able to
experience the enjoymint of doing well. Although he was unsuccesfull on this exam,
Hugo vowed he would try harder next time.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
9. 9. submit
Write the missing prefix to complete the spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. section
2. mit
3. pilot
4. fer
5. rupt
6. fession
7. war
8. marine
9. parent
10. mission
co- sub-
1. 10.
2. 11.
3. 12.
trans- in-
4. 13.
5. 14.
6. 15.
7.
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com-
pro-
16.
8. 17.
9. 18.
post-
19.
20.
A. Look at each Greek or Latin root and its meaning. Write the spelling word
that contains each root.
7. The took over flying the plane when the pilot needed rest.
8. The of people who voted in the city election is quite high.
9. She is considering nursing as a .
10. The curtain fabric was light-colored and .
11. The referee did not with the game and let the players continue.
A. There are seven misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Luisa and Marco’s school was holding a design competition. They decided to work
together to design a playground for Calabasas, a suberb of Los Angeles. They knew
if they could cooperrate and combin their talents, they would have a good chance of
winning. Both students were eager to submitt their design.
The students went to the site of the proposed playground. It was just a barren, rock-
filled lot. Luisa and Marco got to work. What a transfermation they made! Their design
included playground equipment surrounded by trees and colorful plants. On the day of
the competition, it was very cloudy. Each co-werker was secretly hoping the officials
wouldn’t pospone the event. Luckily, the competition was held and Luisa and Marco
came in first!
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7.
Writing Activity
B. Suppose you found out that you had won something. Write a letter to a
friend, explaining how you felt when you won. Use at least four words from
the spelling list.
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9. 9. reject
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. mus
2. prejudi l
3. ma
4. muscu
5. solem y
6. des
7. re t
8. creat
9. pre ice
10. magi n
1.
2.
3.
4.
/k/ to /sh/
5.
/k/ to /s/
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6.
/t/ to /sh/
7.
8.
/s/ to /sh/
9.
10.
A. There are three misspelled words in the first paragraph and four in the second.
Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
In the next election, my friends and I want to be informed about the candidates who
are running for offise. We will learn about each candidate’s position on important issues.
If a candidate expresses any pregudice toward a group of people, we will rejeckt the
candidate immediately.
1. 2. 3.
I’ve always wondered what it might it be like to desine a monument that honors
soldiers who have served our country. It must be a challenge to creeate a building or
sculpture that everyone likes. I’m sure it is a solem occasion for everyone at the offishal
unveiling of such a monument.
4. 5. 6.
7.
Writing Activity
B. Write about something you’ve learned about your country. Use at least
four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. pain
A. Write a word that sounds the same but has a different spelling and meaning.
For some items, there may be more than one answer.
pain shear
1. pane 6. sheer
2. lesson lessen 7. principal principle
B. Circle the spelling word in each row that rhymes with the word in bold type.
Write the spelling word on the line.
I’ll
10. style cry I’ll fire
vain
11. crane vain great when
sheer
12. fear quite earn sheer
8.
20.
9.
10.
B. Compare the words pain and pane. How are they alike? How are
they different?
A. Write the spelling word that best fits the analogy, or comparison.
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Of all the important people in Dana’s life, her elementary school principle,
Mr. Reiner, was one of the most influential. Mr. Reiner taught Dana one very important
lessen in life—the importance of working hard and not being idel.
Mr. Reiner explained to Dana that life can be difficult and pane is inevitable. But
he encouraged her to remain focused on her goals. “Hard work will not be in vein,”
he always said. Dana will always remember Mr. Reiner’s advice. In many ways, she
considers him her idle.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about an important person who has influenced your life. Use at
least four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. pizza
A. Fill in the missing letters to form a spelling word. Then write the spelling word.
1. g
2. sombr
3. barbe e
4. p a
5. br o
6. car u
7. apri
8. chocol
9. plat
10. pl
11. balc
B. Circle the word that rhymes with the word in bold type. Write the spelling word.
1. 11.
2. 12.
3. 13.
4. 14.
5. 15.
6.
related to places
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related to food
16.
7. 17.
8. 18.
9. 18.
10. 20.
B. Compare the words caribou and canoe. How are they alike? How are
they different?
A. Read each word origin and write the matching spelling word.
A. There are seven misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
My family and I were excited because there was a bazzar being held in the town’s
plasa. I brought my own money so I could buy some things. There were many goods to
choose from. First, I bought a pair of denum jeans. Then I saw a colorful pair of pajames
and decided to buy them, too.
There were also many delicious foods to eat. I bought a slice of pitza for lunch and
a tiny bar of chocolit for dessert. Then I bought a jar of apprikot jam. I know that my
mother will serve it when she makes French toast in the morning!
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
7.
Writing Activity
B. Write about things you would like to buy if you went to a bazaar. Use at
least four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. incredible
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. cr t
2. in t
3. dience
4. a o
5. des ction
6. obj ion
7. efit
8. pre tion
9. tion
10. in dible
ject fac
1. 11.
2.
3. duc
12.
bene
13.
4. 14.
struct sect
5. 15.
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6. 16.
aud cred
7. 17.
8. 18.
dict flect
9. 19.
10. 20.
A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
When a city is awarded the honor of holding the Olympics, a strukchur is built to
house a large awdience. Because the Olympic events are televised live across the world,
the producers make sure the audeo is working effectively before the telecast.
Many people contribute to the success of the Olympics and should be given credet for
their efforts. No one should feel dejekted during this incredable series of events, most of
all, the participating athletes.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
9. 9. hydrant
A. Write the missing Greek root to complete the spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. cata
2. mar
3. ant
4. wave
5. ospace
6. ial
7. dia
8. phone
9. ometer
10. para
Write the spelling words that contain the Greek root. You will use some
words more than once.
graph log
1. 13.
2. 14.
3. 15.
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A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
When you are accepted to college, you will receive a catolog that contains a list of
classes you can take. For example, if you are interested in science and technology, you
may want to take a biologie class, or one pertaining to the airospace industry.
If you’re interested in writing and reading, you could take a literature class. You
might study plays and read dialoge with classmates. You might also read a biografie or
an audobiografy about a well-known person in history.
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4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Think about the subjects you would like to study when you go to college.
Write about at least two of them. Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. emphasize
Fill in the missing suffix to form a spelling word. Then write the spelling word on
the line.
1. secre
2. sympath
3. wreck
4. emphas
5. special
6. percent
8. real
7. vocal
9. organ
10. advant
-ive -ize
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2. 13.
3. 14.
4. 15.
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6. 17.
18.
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B. Compare the words creative and attractive. How are they alike? How are
they different?
A. Write the spelling word that goes with each word history.
A. There are five misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Some children have the advantige of learning a skill or craft from their parents. For
example, if a parent is creatave and works as a singer or actor, the parent may teach the
child how to vocalise or act at an early age.
For some children, this posative experience can turn into a career when they grow up.
In other cases, an acting coach or music teacher may recugnise that a child has talent and
recommend to the parent that the child take acting or voice lessons.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
Writing Activity
B. Write about something you might like to do as a career. Use at least four
words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. impossible
1. lov le
2. avai ble
3. val le
4. rever ble
5. ter ble
6. chang ab e
7. consid r ble
8. remark b e
9. impos ble
10. predi able
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B. Compare the words noticeable and valuable. How are they alike?
How are they different?
1. constant 6. unconvincing
2. untrustworthy 7. insignificant
3. inconspicuous 8. achievable
4. ordinary 9. unlikely
5. inaccessible 10. worthless
A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three in the
second. Underline each one. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
There are many people who spend a considerible amount of time collecting objects.
For example, some car enthusiasts have remarckable collections of antique vehicles.
Other people search for valueable rare stamps and coins. Many of these stamps and coins
would be extremely profetable if sold. However, collectors seldom want to break up their
collections.
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4.
Many horrable freeway accidents could be avoided if people did not use cell phones
while driving. Terible tragedies have occurred because people were not paying attention
while driving. Often, the damage caused by these needless accidents is not reverseible.
5. 6. 7.
Writing Activity
B. Write about something you have read about in the newspaper or seen on
a television news show. Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. president
Fill in the missing suffix to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. persist
2. occur
3. observ
4. nuis
5. hesit
6. experi
7. confer
8. presid
9. disappear
10. excell
-ance -ant
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B. Compare the words conference and occurrence. How are they alike?
How are they different?
A. Read the sentence starter below. Then fill in each blank with the correct
spelling word.
A. There are three misspelled words in the first paragraph and five in the second
paragraph. Underline each one. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
Have you noticed an increase in the establishment of neighborhood watches in your
state? Many communities are fighting crime and violance by starting neighborhood
watches. For example, if there is a burglary insidant in a neighborhood, local citizens
patrol the streets. They will rotate to keep a constent vigil in their neighborhood.
As citizens patrol or walk through their neighborhood, they must be observent. For
example, often they notice a person who is acting suspiciously or who is not a friend or
ackuaintence. Although this kind of vigilant behavior may seem like a nusence, the effect
has been importent in lessening the occurence of crime.
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4. 5. 6.
7. 8.
Writing Activity
Fill in the missing letters of each word to form a spelling word. Then write the
spelling word on the line.
1. symp y
2. ge gist
3. apol y
4. musi n
5. techno y
6. arch logy
7. bi gist
8. demo t
9. zo gy
10. pian
-ist -ology
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2. 14.
3. 15.
4. 16.
5. 17.
6.
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10.
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A. There are six misspelled words in the paragraphs below. Underline each
misspelled word. Then write the words correctly on the lines.
There are many college courses for students interested in pursuing a career in science.
Zoologie and biollogy courses focus on life science. Gealogy focuses on earth science,
specifically, the study of soil and rocks. Many college students enjoy taking arkeology
courses. They find learning about prehistoric people and their cultures fascinating.
Some students enter college determined to become a physishun. This career path
takes several years to complete. Although a doctor can become a generalist and open a
family practice after completing his or her residency, he or she can choose to become a
speshalist. Becoming an expert in a specific area of the human anatomy, such as the heart,
feet, or ears, nose, and throat, can be very rewarding.
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4. 5. 6.
Writing Activity
B. Write about the subjects you might like to study in college or a career that
sounds interesting to you. Use four or more words from the spelling list.
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9. 9. correspond
Write the missing letters to complete the spelling word. Then write
each spelling word on the line.
1. company
2. mature
3. laborate
4. patiently
5. fix
6. logical
7. migrate
8. commodate
9. press
10. legal
ad- im-
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2. 11.
3. 12.
4. 13.
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com- 17.
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B. Compare the words accompany and announce. How are they alike?
How are they different?
A. There are three misspelled words in the first paragraph and four misspelled
words in the second. Underline each misspelled word. Then write the words
correctly on the lines.
Many people imigrate to the United States. They are often seeking basic rights, such
as freedom of asembly and freedom of speech. Going through the imigrashun process,
many are filled with hope for a better life.
When people arive, they frequently look for jobs. Sometimes, they send money
back home to loved ones who didn’t acompanie them on their journey. Immigrants can
coresspond with loved ones by sending letters. Many wait inpatiently for a time when
they will be reunited with their family members.
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4. 5. 6.
7.
Writing Activity
B. Write about the reasons why people might immigrate to the United States.
Use at least four words from the spelling list.
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spelling word on the line.
1. r s
2. nect
3. cos eti s
4. aos
5. terr n
6. heli pter
7. pho a
8. so r
9. geom t y
10. p chology
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B. Compare the words geography and geometry. How are they alike?
How are they different?
A. There are four misspelled words in the first paragraph and three misspelled
words in the second paragraph. Underline each misspelled word. Then write the
words correctly on the lines.
Mr. Sanchez asked his students to write essays on important developments of the
last one hundred years. Sol wrote about the helicoptar even though he had never ridden
in one. Jen wrote about cosmetiks even though she was not allowed to wear any. Peter
thought that advances in personal higene were important, especially because he had a
germ fobia!
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4.
Tonya has different interests than some of her friends. For example, she doesn’t enjoy
reading romanse novels like Jamie does. She prefers mysteries. Instead of trying out
for the cheerleading squad like Ana, Tonya is training for a half-marethon. One of her
friends, Lisa, wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Tonya is interested in psycholagy
because she’d like to help troubled teens some day.
5. 6. 7.
Writing Activity
B. Write about interests that you have. Use at least four words from the
spelling list.
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