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builtburnedbusybuttonbuyingcabinscalfcardboard

caringcarryingcatch

causecelerycentercertainchancechangingchicken

chiefchoicechoose

chosecircleclockclothingcoastcoincomb

commoncornercotton

couchcoughcouldntcountingcouplecousincover

crackedcrayoncrime

crowcrowdcrushcryingcurldamagedamp

dangerdaredeaf

deardeathdecidedeer

didntdieddirtdisappeardiscovereddivide

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edgeeitherelbowelectric

engineenougheveningeverybodyexceptexciting

falsefamousfearfeather

feltfencefewfifthfixedflight

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These words can be written on your word wall, assigned in blocks, utilized for

writing assignments or spelling drills. Be sure to reference the Grammar Punk

Tutorial CD to access the interactive SPELLING BEE for 4th grade.


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Accurate: free from errorAddress: the place where a person lives

Afford: to bear the cost ofAlert: to make aware of; watchful against danger

Analyze: to make an analyses of; to examineAncestor: one from whom an individual is descended

Annual: occurring once a yearArrest: the state of being stopped; taken into legal custodyAscend: to move upwardAssist: to help anotherAttempt: to make an effort towardAttraction: the act or power of attracting; personal charmAwkward: clumsy or ungraceful

Baggage: the traveling bags and belongings of a travelerBarometer: an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressureBasic: concerned with the fundamentalsBlend: to mix thoroughlyBlossom: the flower of a plantBoastful: to praise oneselfB h l d i th d b i l

Grammar Punk Sentence: T E 4 | Cecil couldnt resist the urge to analyze his report

card for signs of teacher inattention.

Teachers, challenge students to write sentences containing one vocabulary word and

one word that contains at least one dice word. Dice words are created by rolling the

(white) consonant and vowel dice and creating a word that contains at least one

letter from each die.

When students seem to be comfortable with creating dice words, roll the (black)

number die and create the number of dice words dictated by the number rolled. See

examples below.

As students comfort level and confidence grows, introduce the punctuation and

grammar dice as students assimilate these vocabulary words.


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Coax: to gain by gentle urging or flattery

Column: supporting pillarCommunicate: to make knownCompetition: the act of competing, rivalryComplete: having all parts of elements

Concentrate: to fix ones powers, efforts, or attentionsConcern: interest or anxietyConfuse: to make mentally unclear or uncertainCongratulate: to express pleasure on account of successConsiderable: important; large in degreeContent: satisfied; something containedContribute: to give along with others; to help, assistCreate: to cause to exist, to bring into beingDare: to have sufficient courageDependent: relying on another for supportDiscover: to obtain sight or knowledge of for the first timeDiscuss: to argue or consider carefullyDoldrums: a spell of listlessness or despondency

Domestic: relating to the household or familyDraft: to draw a preliminary sketchDrama: series of events involving conflicting forcesDream: a series of images occurring during sleepDual: having double characters or natureDwell: to abide or remain

Ease: comfort of body or mindEntertain: to amuse or divertEntire: complete or whole; sound and perfectEntrance: permission or right to enterEnvy: resentful awareness of anothers advantagesEssential: of the utmost importance

Grammar Punk Sentence: D O 3 | Nothing dispelled Natashas doldrums like a trip

to the mall to shop for hats that would inevitably turn out to be too hideous to wear.

Grammar Punk Sentence: C A 5 | When it came to her grandchildren Myra was a

real pushover; it didnt take much to coax her into making a batch of her famous

chocolate-chi -cherr -macadamia cookies.


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Vocabulary Crossword


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Vocabul ar y Cr osswor d Cl ues

Acr oss2. a hol e made i n t he ground by an ani mal4. condi t i on of f ul l devel opment7. t o bend t he knee; t o rest on t he knees9. of or r el at i ng t o t he moon12. yi el di ng t o i nf l uence13. t o amuse or di ver t16. t o obt ai n si ght or knowl edge of f or t he f i r st t i me17. an i nher i t ed, or est abl i shed pat t er n of act i on18. t o answer or r epl y21. under t aki ng i nvol vi ng chance or r i sk22. f i l l ed wi t h exci t ement , act i vi t y or conf usi on23. r api d or speedy

Down1. havi ng t he f or m of a ci r cl e3. mat er i al l ef t over , r ej ect ed or t hr own away5. of common qual i t y, r ank, or abi l i t y6. addi t i on or enl ar gement i n si ze8. r egul ar , st andar d, nat ur al10. t o bear t he cost of11. per son who has t he care of a bui l di ng14. exceedi ng t he usual i n si ze

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Whats That Word? Answer KeyFill in the blank to match the word (in the box below) to the definition

1. Astound: to fill with bewilderment or wonder2. Belief: something believed3. Curious: having a desire to investigate or learn4. Diamond: figure having four equal sides5. Eggplant: large and dark purplish fruit6. Grateful: expressing gratitude7. Hedge: boundary formed of bushes8. Icicle: a hanging mass of ice9. Liquid: neither solid nor gaseous10.Mirror: smooth surface that reflects an image11.Octopus: sea creature with eight long arms12.Piano: musical instrument played with keys13.Reindeer: horned deer14.Speak: to utter words15.Television: system for transmitting pictures and sounds16.Upstairs: on an upper floor17.Salesman: person who sells18.Whisper: to speak very softlyAstound Icicle Belief Grateful

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4th Grade Vocabulary Puzzle

I I E M X O N E W W E R S Z I P P E R D

Z I N G I O R L O M D G I T J G V X E E

E C J T T N E D R U N H A P P Y G R H W

W I S H E S B D R N I D Y D G R E T T J

H E I I C R M I O X U I O P N V T A A D

I N U M I C E M M H E H U S O A E M F Q

G S W M R D M S O E E S R C L T B Y D Y

H N D X T O E P T V H O S P I T A L N J

E G I N C G R O C E R I E S V R H K A S

S S I D E W A L K R D V L Z B U P C R N

T A O B L I A S A Y K V F E F C L I G L

X S C S E I R A R B I L Z N H K A U T F

Q I I D T S U F O O T P R I N T Y Q Y B

O X L S J E R B W D C E C T S D G S T K

Q E B Q N D K U M Y H K T N Z G R E Z X

P J U A S I S C N T E S W E S O O L T S

I B P O L E E K A N N O R L N R U T E R

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Abecedarian:Of or relating to the alphabet, alphabeticallyarranged, rudimentary

The history of abecedarian is as simple as ABC,literally. The terms late Latin ancestor,

abecadaurius, which means of the alphabet wascreated as a combination of the letters, a, b, c, andd plus the suffix aurius. In its oldest documentedEnglish uses, early in the 17th century, abecedarianwas a noun meaning one learning the rudiments ofsomething, it specifically referred to someone whowas learning the alphabet. The adjective began

appearing in English texts around 1665.


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fireprooffollowing

foolishforecastforeheadforeignforgettingforgivenessforwardfossil

fourteenfraction

freedomfreightfrictionfrozefuelfunnelfurnishfurther

galaxygarlic

garmentgazegesturegovernorgraciousgraduationgratefulgrief

groceryhamburger

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higherhire

historyhonorablehorizonhumidhungerhyphenidentifyignore

imaginationimportanceimprovementindependenceinformationingredientinjuryinquireinspectinstance

instantinsteadinstructinstructioninstrumentinterestingintersectioninterviewinventioninvisible

invitationjealousjuniorknowledgelanguagelawyerlecturelegallibertyliquid

loaveslocationluggagemagazinemagnetmajormanagermarriagematerialmature

meaningfulmeasuremechanicmedicalmedicinementionmethodmidnightminutemistaken

misunderstandmixturemodernmonumentmood

motionmultiplemusclemuseummusical

mythnapkinnationalitynaturalnegative

neighborhoodnineteenninetynoisynovel

numeratorobserveofficerofficialoperate

oppositeoriginaloutlinePacificparagraph

passengerpatientpatternpearspedal

penaltypenguinpercentperformancepersonal

petalphrasephysicalpianopledge

plumberpoempoetpolicypollute

pollutionpopularpopulation

positivepotatopotatoesprairiepredictprefer

preventpreviewprincipal

privateprobablyproblemprojectpropertyprotective

publishpumpkinspurchase

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Courteous: marked by respect for othersDebate: to discuss a question by considering opposed argument

Dedicate: to set apart for a definite purposeDeprive: to stop from having somethingDocument: a paper that furnishes informationDuplicate: consisting of two corresponding or identical partsEdible: fit or safe to be eaten

Escalate: to increase in extent, volume, number or scopeEvade: to manage to avoid especially by dexterity or slynessExasperate: to be vexed or irritatedExcavate: to dig out and remove a coveringExhibit: to display publiclyExult: to rejoice, glory

Flare: a blaze of light used to signal or illuminateFountain: a spring of water, an artificial jet of waterFrequent: happening often or at short intervals

Friend: one attached to another by respect or affection

Garage: a shelter or repair shop for automobilesGhost: the soul of a dead person; a faint traceGroove: a long narrow channel; a fixed routineHazard: a source of dangersHighway: a main direct roadHoliday: a day set aside for special observanceHumor: comical or amusing entertainmentImpatient: restless or short of temper, not patientImpossible: incapable of being or accusingInterest: to persuade to participate or engageIsland: a body of land completely surrounded by waterJalopy: a dilapidated vehicle

Grammar Punk Sentence: N O 3 | Inordinately proud of his ramshacklejalopy, Dennis spent

Grammar Punk Sentence: F E 2 | Looking worriedly out the window, Bruce watchedthe frequency of the lightning flashes; the storm was getting closer.

Grammar Punk Sentence: L I5 | Highly skeptical that the tiny little cake sitting on thesaucer with the Eat Me sign next to it was edible, Bruce nevertheless snatched it up andgobbled it down.


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6th Grade

M N J P Y P T G F D B X Q B N Q P Y D P

S O V C A S C E A E Q N F B Y G F F U W

P Y H P A R G I L L A C I G O L L I A S

B A I D U T Q L J I L X K W H L Y T D E

F R Z K O P I K J B U O V X G Y K S D U

Z C Q R T G K O Q E A F P B J H A U N F

H Q Z L E V I T A R U G I F F H T J T Q

R B D R A I O B C A Q M A N P Q E N X E

Z M E D D T F H E T A R O B A L E B W T

C N T J W W I B T E C N A R D N I H B A

T O R M L T L P L I N F T N I I C V C G

Q H A X E A O G S S J O U M O F C I Q N

Y B C C Q T R Q I O H B M R D W R A A O

A T T I T U D E X U H I D L B G J Y T L

X P U S G W K X F E G E B Y M A E B C E

ABDICATE ARCHITECT ATTITUDE

BELLIGERENT BERATE BUNDLE


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A Criss-Cross of Words


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absenceabsorptionabundantacceptableaccidentallyaccommodationaccompanimentaccurateaccustomedachievement

acquaintanceactualityadequatelyadministrationadolescentaggressiveagricultureamateurambassadoranalysis

analyzeangelannualapparatusappearanceapplicationappropriateapproximatelyarousingarrangement

bulletincalendarcategorychangeablecharacteristicchemistrycircumstancecivilizationcocooncommencement

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gasolinegentlemangrammaticallygratefulguidancegymnasiumhandkerchiefheroic

hindrancehumoristhygienehypocrisyillustrateimitationimmenseinabilityincidentallyindispensableinfluential

innocenceinquiryinstituteintellectinterferenceinterpretationinterruption

intervalirrelevantirresistible

magnificencemaintenancemaneuvermansionmartyrmaturitymedicalmerchandisemeritminiature

mischievousmissilemisspelledmonotonymortgagemunicipalnarrativenaturallyneighbornoticeable

nuisanceobstacleoccasionallyoccupyodoroffensiveomittedopinionoppositionoptimism

These words can be written on your word wall, assigned in blocks, utilized forwriting assignments or spelling drills. Be sure to reference the Grammar Punk

Tutorial CD to access the interactive SPELLING BEE for 9th grade.


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perilpermanent

persistentperspirationpertainphasepicnicpigeonplaywrightpleasant

poisonpolitician

positivelypossibilitypracticallypracticeprecedepreciselypredominantpreferred

prejudicepreliminary

preparationprimitivepriorityprisonerprocedureproceedingsprocessionprominent

propositionprosperous

provepsychologypublicitypurposesqualitiesquantitiesquestionnairereadily

referencereferring

regardregisterrehearsalreligiousremembrancerepresentativerequirementresistance

resolutionresponsibilityrestaurantridiculoussatisfactorilysecuritysenatorsensibilitysheersheriff

significancesimilesituatedsolutionsophomoresouvenirspecificspecimenspiritualstrenuous

stretchsubstantialsubtlesuccessfulsufficientsummarizesuperintendentsuppresssurgeonsuspense

syllablesymbolsymphonytechniquetemperaturetendencytournamenttraffictwelfthtying

tyrannyunanimousundoubtedlyunforgettableunpleasantunusuallyvacanciesvariesvengeancevillain

Encourage student to look up words they are unsure of in the dictionary.

By searching for the word or typing it on a keyboard the redundancy will

help them remember the spelling, the definition and usage.

Using the Grammar Punk Dice, encourage students to use these spelling

words in sentences.

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Abstruse: difficult to understand; reconditeAcrimonious: bitter, sharp, ill-natured animosity, especially as it is exhibited inspeech or behavior

Ambulatory: capable of walking; moving about; not bedriddenAmeliorate: to make or become better; improveAmenable: responsive to advice, authority, or suggestion; tractableAnarchy: absence of any form of political authorityApartheid: any policy or practice of separating or segregating groupsApathy: lack of interest or concern; especially regarding matters of generalimportance or appeal; indifference

Appropriate: to take possession of or make use of exclusively for oneself, oftenwithout permissionAptitude: an inherent ability, as for learning; a talentArbitrary: determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason orprincipleArdent: expressing or characterized by warmth of feeling; passionate

Assiduous: constant in application or attention; diligentAssimilate: to incorporate and absorbAuspicious: attended by favorable circumstances; propitiousAutonomous: not controlled by others or by outside forces; independentBelittle: to cause to seem little or less than another

Beset: to trouble persistently; harassBlithe: carefree and lighthearted

Grammar Punk Sentence: T E 3 | Perennially cranky, Joyce often dreamed of beingblithe and contented.

Grammar Punk Sentence: G I 2 | Bruce tried hard to hide his ardent feelings for

angel food cake but the upcoming bake sale was bound to give him away.

Grammar Punk Sentence: R U 4 | Dreading the holidays and the acrimoniousargument that inevitably occurred when it was time to decide who would carve theturkey, Sidney opted for a vegetarian Thanksgiving this year.


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Charisma: a rare personal quality attributed to leaders who arouse fervent populardevotion and enthusiasm

Chasm: a deep, steep-sided opening in the earth's surface; an abyss or a gorgeChivalrous: demonstrating the qualities idealized by knighthood, bravery, courtesy,honor, and gallantry toward womenCircumspect: heedful of circumstances and potential consequences; prudentCoherent: logically connectedComplicity: involvement as an accomplice in a questionable act or a crimeCompose: to make or create by putting together parts or elementsConciliatory: to make or attempt to make compatible; reconcile

Concord: being in agreement or accordConcurrent: happening at the same time

Consecrate: to declare or set apart as sacredConspicuous: attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable

Constitute: to be the elements or parts of; composeContrived: obviously planned or calculated; not spontaneous; laboredCopious: large in quantity; abundantCorollary: a natural consequence or effect; a resultCountenance: appearance, especially the expression of the faceCredulous: disposed to believe too readily; gullibleCursory: performed with haste and scant attention to detailDaunt: to abate the courage of; discourage

Dearth: a scarce supply; a lackDeleterious: having a harmful effect; injuriousDemagogue: a leader who obtains power by means of impassioned appeals to theemotions and prejudices of the populaceDespot: a ruler with absolute power

Diligent: marked by persevering, painstaking effortDiverse: differing one from anotherDocile: ready and willing to be taught; teachable

Grammar Punk Sentence: B A 3 | Maybe it was because shed worked at the schoolso long, somewhere along the way Mrs. Zewicki had become quite the despot when it

came to the late return of library books.

Grammar Punk Sentence: S A 2 | She was quite proud of her ability to rub herstomach and pat her head concurrently.


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Finish The Sentence I

Choosing from the words listed below, fill in the blanks to finish the sentences.

1. Its hard to deal with Steves as he boasts about his newskateboard.

2. Though she hated to resort to , she was not abovethreatening to tell their parents that Sue had skipped class.

3. The tough set out by our professor made the calculus class alast resort.

4. Certain he was on the verge of discovering a fourth , Stustudied every Star Trek episode for clues.

5. It was nearly impossible to draw a line that was perfectlyfrom its counterpart.

6. Though he often acted in a , Clydes behavior was alwaysworse when the circus came to town.

7. There is no of a perfect score no matter how hard youstudy but it certainly improves the odds.

8. Not exactly , he did seem to be overly fond of gum chewing.9. Determined none of her students would ever be , Mrs.

Santucci assigned more reading assignments than any other teacher.

10.Showing particularly bad , Cindy bought the pink sweaterwith the orange polka dots.

11.We doubted the captain would ever go so far as to any ofhis crew, we nevertheless obeyed his every order.

12.Always charmingly , Darcy was even more talkative during


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9th Grade Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle


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9th

Grade Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle Word List

Across

1. having or showing the desire or reason to thank someone4. a session in which something thats to be done later, especially a publicperformance is practiced5. the degree of heat as related to hotness or coldness8. somebody who lives next door or close to someone else9. a writer of plays

11. somebody who chooses to die rather than deny a strongly held belief16. a lack of experience of the world18. the craft of using needlework to make decorative designs19. a society that has a high level of culture and social organization20. communication by means of exchanged written messages by letter or email23. uninteresting or boring as a result of being repetitive and unvaried

Down

2. relating to or affecting the underlying principles or structures of something3. a large room in which many people sleep6. a second-year student in a high school or college7. the tendency to believe, expect, or hope that things will turn out well10. showing great bravery, courage or determination12. punishment that is inflicted in return for a wrong13. giving a correct or truthful representation of something14. not pleasing, enjoyable, pleasing or enjoyable15. with a full-figured body17. cruelty and injustice in the exercise of power or authority over others21. an elected member of a senate in the United States or ancient Rome22. a short broadcast containing a single item of news

Accurate Bulletin Civilization CorrespondenceDormitory Embroidery Fundamental Grateful

Heroic Innocence Martyr Monotonous

Neighbor Optimism Playwright Rehearsal

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