3.06 Spelling: Short- and Long-O
BONUS Practice/extra
credit (due Thursday on your own paper OR through Google Docs*):
Choice 1: Three Times Each (MUST be on your own paper)
Choice 2: Spell and Draw* (Write each word & draw an
appropriate picture/symbol to explain the word meaning.)
Choice 3: Spelling Sort* (Sort and write your words into two
categories, short-o and long-o sounds.)
Choice 4: Alphabetical Order*
Choice 5: Word + 1* (Find another word that matches the
sound and spelling pattern. Write both
words.
Example: coach / roach)
*These choices can be created in Google Docs and then SHARE
with hdyer@ucschools.org (and check
CAN EDIT).
Monday: Which are
the 5 hardest words for you to spell?
Write them correctly in your agenda in the box on the bottom right. Practice and study these words. (Start on bonus practice if completing.)
Tuesday: Write the
rest of your spelling words correctly in your agenda. Study all 15 words. (Work on bonus.)
Wednesday: Study
all 15 words and previous weeks’ words. Finish
bonus (if completing).
Thursday: Study
all 15 words and previous weeks’ words!
If possible, take a practice test (either on paper or at www.spellingcity.com.)
*Your test on Friday will have 20 words. The “extra” five
will be selected from previous weeks’ words.
The short-o vowel sound is the
vowel you hear in hop.
The long-o vowel sound is what you
hear in open.
1.
coach
2.
though
3.
vote
4.
hollow
5.
lollipop
6.
oatmeal
7.
octagon
8.
bought
9.
motion
10. poetry
11. o'clock
12. bow
13. stopped
14. suppose
15. tomorrow
Vocabulary: The
BFG (Week 3)
BONUS Practice/extra
credit (due Thursday on your own paper OR through Google Docs*):
Choice 1: Make flashcards.
Choice 2: Make a Quizlet with the words and definitions
(http://quizlet.com).
Choice 3*: Write each word in an original super sentence.
Choice 4*: Write a story using all of the vocabulary
words. It can be silly, but it must make
sense.
*These choices can be created in Google Docs and then SHARE
with hdyer@ucschools.org (and check
CAN EDIT).
Monday: Use the
word bank to match each word to its definition.
Begin bonus if completing.
Tuesday-Thursday:
Study for Friday’s test. Your test will use
each word in a sentence (in context) and will include words from previous weeks.
Wednesday: Finish
bonus if completing.
colossal craggy extraordinary
fearsome thrashing translucent
1.
_____________________________________________________:
tossing and turning with
great force
2.
_____________________________________________________:
very huge or gigantic
3.
_____________________________________________________:
light can pass through but
isn’t clear
4.
_____________________________________________________:
very unusual
5.
_____________________________________________________:
frightening to look at
6.
_____________________________________________________:
rough and uneven
IRA (Independent
Reading Activity): DUE FRIDAY!
You may
complete your IRA on your own paper or in Google Docs (Change UNTITLED DOCUMENT to IRA301.LastF which means last name first
initial. Mine would be saved as IRA301.DyerH. When you are ready to submit, click the blue SHARE
button at the top right, enter Mrs. Dyer’s email address hdyer@ucschools.org and check “Can Edit,”
and then click DONE.)
Write (or
type) your complete heading (title is IRA 301).
Respond to the following questions in complete sentences. Consider writing a paragraph instead of only
answering the questions. What book are
you currently reading? Who is the
author? Is your book fiction or
nonfiction? How do you know? Use evidence from the text to support your
response. Tell the highlights of the
book so far.
You may add
an illustration if you’d like, but an illustration is not required.
Grammar Focus: subject/predicate, nouns/verbs, complete
sentences, paragraph writing
Reading Focus: The
BFG (fiction/fantasy); character development and plot
Bring in a clean, clear plastic jar with lid by Tuesday!
September 13 is Roald Dahl Day! Dress up as your favorite Roald Dahl
character!
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