Name __________________________________
September 9, 2011
Spelling Section
Pattern – closed syllables; multi-syllable words
List 1 (first mp)
Your test will be Friday, September 16, 2011.
Be sure that you know the meaning of each word by Thursday, 9/15/11.
1. On the first line scoop each syllable.
2. Spell each word (cover the word, spell one at a time)
READ
WRITE & SCOOP
COVER & SPELL
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1. splendid
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2. mission
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3. disrupt
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4. vanquish
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5. discontent ________________________ ________________________________
6. misconduct ________________________ ________________________________
7. inspect
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8. accumulate ________________________ ________________________________
9. fantastic
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10. conduct
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11. segment
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12. culprit
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13. instinct
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14. enchant
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15. tranquil
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HOMEWORK:
Due Tuesday
Complete page 1
Due Wednesday
Choose 5 of your spelling words. Write a paragraph about
something you would like to learn more about. You can make
your paragraph serious or silly. OR Write 5 sentences about
something that you would like to learn more about.
Due Thursday
Complete the chart on page 4
Pre-test will be on Thursday.
Friday
Spelling test on Friday.
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Know these meanings by Thursday, 9/15/11
1. splendid
brilliant, showy, gorgeous
2. mission
a special or important task OR a group sent on an important
assignment.
3. disrupt
to break apart; to throw into disorder
4. vanquish
to defeat completely; to overcome
5. discontent
feel a lack of satisfaction
6. misconduct
intentional wrongdoing
7. inspect
view closely and critically
8. accumulate
to increase in number or amount
9. fantastic
almost unbelievable
10. intrigue
to fascinate
11. segment
section, piece or part
12. culprit
wrongdoer, guilty person
13. instinct
sense, natural feeling
14. enchant
fascinate, captivate
15. tranquil
calm, peaceful
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Due Wednesday
Choose 5 of your spelling words. Write a paragraph about
something you would like to learn more about. You can make
your paragraph serious or silly. OR Write 5 sentences about
something that you would like to learn more about.
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Due Thursday
Complete the following chart
Spelling Word
1. splendid
Synonym
Antonym
2. disrupt
3. vanquish
4. fantastic
5. segment
6. culprit
7. inspect
8. tranquil
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