Download Spelling Homework – UNIT 10

Spelling Homework – UNIT 10
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
almost
live
page
got
earth
6. there
7. first
8. through
9. new
10.
11.
12.
13.
too
another
because
different
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
off
always
without
life
head
Monday
1.
Write the core words (#1-5) two times each.
2.
Write five expanded sentences (5 or more words) using different core word (#1-5) in each
sentence. Underline the core word.
Tuesday – ASK AN ADULT FOR HELP!!
1.
Freqent spelling patterns /j/ (like in the word jelly) are j, ge, gi, and gy. Copy the
following chart into your notebook. Try listing at least 5 words that contain each spelling
pattern for /j/.
j
1. jelly
2.
3.
2.
ge
1. geometry
2.
3.
gi
1. ginger
2.
3.
gy
1. gypsy
2.
3.
Now, try finding exceptions to each of the rules. For instance, even though girl has “gi”
the “g” does not make a /j/ sound. (i.e. gift, geese, hunger) List at least 5.
Wednesday
1.
When a prefix is added onto a root word, it changes the meaning of the word. The prefix
re-means back or again. The prefix un- means not or opposite of. Write what each of the
following words mean.
1. undo
2. redo
2.
3. unused
4. reuse
5. retell
6. unwanted
The word read can be pronounced 2 different ways. For instance:
1. Jake and his sister like to read before they go to sleep.
2. Alicia has read almost every Roald Dahl book in our library.
The word live can also be pronounced 2 different ways. Write 2 sentences using each
pronunciation of the word live. Underline live in both sentences.
Thursday
1.
Study for your Spelling Review tomorrow. Write any words that you have had difficulty
with at least five times each.