Vocabulary I
Vocabulary II
Vocabulary III
OG
Writing
100
done alone
What is solitary?
100
deliberate
What is planned, on purpose?
100
determine
What is to figure out?
100
* 1 syllable word * 1 short vowel * ends in f, l, s, or z DOUBLE IT!
What is the FLS spelling rule?
100
Topic sentence = subject + key idea
What is a topic sentence?
200
analyze
What is to study?
200
comparison
What is a check of what is alike and what is different?
200
* 1 syllable word ending in a /k/ sound, or /ch/ sound * 1 short vowel not followed by another consonant sound * You need to spell it CK or TCH.
What are the spelling rules for k/ck and ch/tch?
200
*3 Details with 2 Examples each
How many details and examples does an 11-sentence formal paragraph have?
300
contrast
What is "difference"?
300
neutral
What is not taking sides?
300
*For words ending in silent e *When adding a vowel suffix *Drop the e and add the suffix
What is the "Drop e" rule in spelling?
300
Good, bad, cool, etc.
What is a RIP word and name 4.
400
pursue
What is to chase after, or to work toward?
400
considerable
What is quite a bit?
400
*In a 1-syllable word *With 1 short vowel *That ends in 1 consonant DOUBLE THE FINAL CONSONANT *When adding a vowel suffix
What is the "Doubling Rule" in spelling?
400
They are NOT necessary and do not add meaning.
What is the reason we don't write, "This is why..." "These are the reasons..." "Here is why..."
500
excessive
What is overly great?
500
accompany
What is to go with?
500
aggravate
What is to make worse?
500
A "c" is soft (/s/) when followed by an e, i or y.
What is the soft c rule for reading?
500
While, next, finally, instead of...these words introduce a change in topic and tone (of details)
What are transitional words, and what is their purpose?
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