Greek and Latin

Terr, terra, geo = land; earth
extraterrestrial      out of this world; above and beyond what is found on planet Earth
geode      a hollow stone found on the earth that is lined on the inside with crystals
geographer    a person who studies the regions of the earth, including the climates and natural resoures
geography     the science of the earth that deals with the regions or places on the planet's surface
geology     the study of the earth, specifically rocks and the planet's crust
mediterranean     almost or completely surrounded by land
subterranean     under the surface of the earth, underground
terra cotta    baked earth; hard, brownish-red pottery
terrace     a raised, flat mound of earth (dirt) that looks like a platform with sloping sides
territory    an area region or piece of land

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Spelling Words – April 23-27

vanity	humanity	sickness	amusement
detective	loyalty	majority	gentleness
argument	humidity	ability	blindness
activity	relative	employment	specialty
creativity	arrangement	swiftness	tardiness

Greek and Latin Root words for April 16 - 19

Strain, strict, string = bind, tie, or draw tight

Astringent           a substance used on skin to make the skin tight

Boa constrictor   a snake that kills its prey by squeezing it tightly

Constrict              to hold in; to make smaller; to squeeze or bind to make smaller

District                 a region or area that is bound together by specific rules, laws, resources, and money

Restrain               to hold back; to keep under control; to limit; to draw tight by force

Restricted            bound by limits; kept within certain rules

Strain                   to draw or stretch tight beyond the normal limits

Strainer               a device used for letting the water leave the food so the food is drawn together

String                   a thin piece of twisted fiber that can be used to tie things together

Stringent             demanding strict attention to rules; rigid; having a tight set of rules.

Spelling words April 16 - 19

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Spelling Words – April 16-19

generous	message	stranger	margin
grudge	energy	oxygen	genius
college	lodge	imagine	stingy
apology	gentleman	arrange	pledge
region	damage	ledger	average

Sack Lunch Alert!!!!!!

Dear Parents,
Just a friendly reminder about April 10, 2012. We are attending DARE graduation for the 6th graders in Independence. I need your child's permission slip, no later than April 10! Your child must bring a SACK LUNCH  for this day. Also I hope your child has been sharing with you all the singing and dance moves she or he has been learning in music. They will be performing at the DARE graduation and the state capital on April 20. If any questions please call the school and ask for any 5th or 6th grade teacher. Have a great Easter break.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lincoln

Spelling words for April 2 - 4

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Spelling Words – April 2-4

soldiers	pianos	essays	chiefs
bimonthly	midday	bicycle	semiformal
characters	midafternoon	instructor	passenger
typist	professor	gardener	editor
principal	diary	county	except