Spelling-DOL, Vocab-Grammar

As we talked about Tuesday, we will be alternating Spelling and DOL, with Vocabulary and focusing on a grammar skill by using our English books. Next week will be Vocabulary/English. Vocabulary weeks will have less words, but be harder than spelling weeks because the kids will need to be able to spell the words correctly, be very familiar with the definitions and how to use the words in sentences AND many of the words will have more than one definition. Spelling City will be assigned and the kids will have 2 paper assignments as well. Tuesday, flashcards will be due, with the word on one side, and the definition(s) on the other. And Wednesday, STRONG sentences will be due with every definition of the word. For example if a word has two definitions, then two sentences should be written for that word. In a strong sentence, the reader can use context clues to figure out the meaning of the word. For example, for the word ajar, the second sentence would be a strong sentence."The door is ajar. She made sure the door was ajar so that she could hear what was going on in the next room." Until the kids get faster and better at writing strong sentences, I will give them plenty of time Monday and Tuesday to work on them!