List 9 Stems
1. Dictionary: Place each stem, meaning, origin and list number on the appropriate page
A-Z. Number the stems on each page as instructed.
2. Flashcards: – Write the stem and at least 2 sample words on one side/meaning on the
other.
3. ABC Order (3x each): – Skip a line between each numbered word.
4. Sentences: Use your knowledge of this list’s stem words as well as context clues from
the sentence to explain the meaning of the bolded words. For sentences that have two
bolded words, you ONLY have to write an explanation for ONE of the words.
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The unexpected anomaly was amorphous in shape and atypical in structure.
If science could give us prescience, would it be a good idea to know the future?
Would you like a photograph or an autograph?
Did the Neolithic age come before the Paleolithic age?
5. Write-it: In this section, you will be given a theme, topic, or prompt. You must use at
least 6 words listed on this week’s stem list in your story or writing. (The story can be
real or made up, as long as it fits the topic.) Please highlight the words you used
because I’ll be checking that they were used correctly.
Topic: A place you want to visit one day and why
6. Mystery Questions: Answer YES or NO to the question. Then use the stem word to
explain why your answer is correct.
a. Are most religions in the United States monotheistic?
b. Are platitudes exciting to hear?
c. Is a candidate for presidency an apolitical person?
List 9 Stems
1. Dictionary: Place each stem, meaning, origin and list number on the appropriate page
A-Z. Number the stems on each page as instructed.
2. Flashcards: – Write the stem and at least 2 sample words on one side/meaning on the
other.
3. ABC Order (3x each): – Skip a line between each numbered word.
4. Sentences: Use your knowledge of this list’s stem words as well as context clues from
the sentence to explain the meaning of the bolded words. For sentences that have two
bolded words, you ONLY have to write an explanation for ONE of the words.
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The unexpected anomaly was amorphous in shape and atypical in structure.
If science could give us prescience, would it be a good idea to know the future?
Would you like a photograph or an autograph?
Did the Neolithic age come before the Paleolithic age?
5. Write-it: In this section, you will be given a theme, topic, or prompt. You must use at
least 6 words listed on this week’s stem list in your story or writing. (The story can be
real or made up, as long as it fits the topic.) Please highlight the words you used
because I’ll be checking that they were used correctly.
Topic: A place you want to visit one day and why
6. Mystery Questions: Answer YES or NO to the question. Then use the stem word to
explain why your answer is correct.
a. Are most religions in the United States monotheistic?
b. Are platitudes exciting to hear?
c. Is a candidate for presidency an apolitical person?