Language Arts-
5th Grade Lesson Plan

Synonyms-The student will demonstrate knowledge by determining the meaning of synonyms from grade level appropriate vocabulary, by correctly choosing a given word or phrase that means the same thing, in reading activities that incorporate explicit instruction and application.

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Antonyms-The student will demonstrate knowledge by determining the meaning of antonyms from grade level appropriate vocabulary, by correctly choosing a given word or phrase that means the opposite, in reading activities that incorporate explicit instruction and application.

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Prefixes-The student will be able to analyze and determine the correct meaning of a word, based on the prefix of the root word or how the prefix is used in the context of a passage.

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Suffixes-The student will be able to analyze and determine the correct meaning of a word, based on the suffix of the root word or how the suffix is used in the context of a passage.

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Homophones-The student will be able to identify and select the appropriate homophone or word that sounds the same, based on the context of a passage which fits the best meaning of the given word or phrase.

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Idioms-The student will be able to identify and analyze the author's use of idioms, based on the context of a passage and how these expressions are used in literal and interpretative information.

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Latin and Greek Roots-The student will be able to identify and determine the meaning of unknown words, based on the understanding of Latin and Greek roots.

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Think Aloud Level 1-Use the reading comprehension process skills of summarizing, predicting, visualizing, questioning, and clarifying with extensive scaffolding and support, through think aloud prompts.

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Think Aloud Level 2-Use the reading comprehension process skills of summarizing, predicting, visualizing, questioning, and clarifying with scaffolding and support, through think aloud prompts.

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Think Aloud Level 3-Use the reading comprehension process skills of summarizing, predicting, visualizing, questioning, and clarifying to independently read and comprehend texts with minimal think aloud support.

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Summarizing-Make a summary or paraphrase information from literary or expository texts.

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Plot-Identify plot by using story elements including the main problem and solution.

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Main Idea & Supporting Details - Non-Fiction-Identify the main idea(s) using the supporting details in an expository text.

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Main Idea and Theme - Fiction-Identify, summarize, or explain the main idea(s) or theme(s) using the supporting details and symbolism in a literary text.

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Fact and Opinion-Distinguish between fact and opinion in an expository text or within news sources, including the use of hyperbole.

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Charts and Graphs-Read, interpret and make predictions using charts, graphs, diagrams, maps or other graphic representations.

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Cause and Effect-Identify and distinguish between cause and effect in expository and literary texts.

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Author's Purpose-Identify and use knowledge of the author's purpose to comprehend the writing of a literary or expository text.

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Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions-Use knowledge, information, and ideas from literary or expository text to make inferences about the text (e.g., make inferences, draw conclusions, make generalizations, infer sequence of events, and infer a character's feelings, or traits).

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Compare and Contrast-Compare and contrast characters, settings, ideas, information and/or plot within a text or between two or more genre sources (literary or expository), including figurative language such as metaphors and personification.

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State Simulation Test-Students will demonstrate knowledge of comprehension skills on grade level appropriate literary and expository passages, with questions that simulate a high-stakes assessment.

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Before Reading-The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary

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During Reading-The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic nonfiction literature is included.

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After Reading-The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project.

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Language Arts-Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. These activities have direct instruction, practice, and scored assessment.

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Before Reading-The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary.

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During Reading-The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic fiction literature is included.

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After Reading-The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project.

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Language Arts-Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. These activities have direct instruction, practice, and scored assessment.

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Before Reading-The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary.

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During Reading-The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic fiction literature is included.

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After Reading-The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project.

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Language Arts-Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. These activities have direct instruction, practice, and scored assessment.

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Before Reading-The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary.

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During Reading-The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic fiction literature is included.

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After Reading-The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project.

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Language Arts-Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills. These activities have direct instruction, practice, and scored assessment.

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Before Reading-The student will explore content through discovery and develop vocabulary through the use of a literature-based glossary.

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During Reading-The student will achieve comprehension by reading literature with emphasis on vocabulary and respond to the literature. Authentic fiction literature is included.

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After Reading-The student will use a variety of strategies to comprehend reading selections. Student uses prior knowledge and will analyze and evaluate to make sense of texts. Student will monitor his or her own comprehension and act purposefully when comprehension breaks down using strategies. Student will write for different purposes and write a variety of compositions based on practical and literary prompts and complete a research-writing project.

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Language Arts-Through learning activities focused on recognition and application, the student will practice language art skills.

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Using Text Organizers-Use text organizers, such as type, headings, and graphics, to predict and categorize information in informational texts.

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Structure of Words-Use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Text Elements-Use text elements, such as time sequences, for understanding materials.

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Interpreting Text-Retell main points to demonstrate interpretation of challenging texts.

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Summarizing-Summarize and paraphrase written materials.

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Cause & Effect-Identify cause-and-effect relationships

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Using Affixes-Identify the meaning of affixes.

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The Purpose of Reading-Set purposes for reading.

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Write What You Read-Write about what is read.

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Vocabulary 1-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 1: Words with Greek parts, including ''astronomy, hemisphere, microscope, monologue, geology, biography, democracy, television, odometer, autograph.''

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Vocabulary 2-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 2: Words taken from a person’s name (eponyms) which may include, ''diesel, galvanize, zeppelin, watt, saxophone, bloomers, braille, pasteurize, nicotine.''

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Vocabulary 3-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 3: Blended words (portmanteaus), which may include chortle, smog, Chunnel, motel, splatter, meld, dumbfound, brunch, bit, splurge.

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Vocabulary 4-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 4: Phrases and sayings common to American culture, which may include Bite the hand that feeds you, Every cloud has a silver lining, Make a mountain out of a molehill, Out of the frying pan into the fire, Read between the lines, Sit on the fence, His name is mud.

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Vocabulary 5-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 5: Names of occupations, which may include journalist, paleontologist, cartographer, architect, composer, interpreter, meteorologist, surveyor, telemarketer, plumber.

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Vocabulary 6-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 6: Words from the Civil War, which may include secession, emancipation, confederate, assassination, reconstruction, Yankee, surrender, rebellion, scalawag, carpetbagger.

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Vocabulary 7-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 7: Words taken from the names of Greek gods or heroes, which may include titanic, narcissistic, panic, tantalize, atlas, herculean, hypnosis, morphine, mentor, amazon.

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Vocabulary 8-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 8: Common abbreviations and short forms of words, including ID, VIP, exam, gym, flu, ASAP, co-op, info, sitcom, sci-fi.

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Vocabulary 9-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 9: Names for groups of animals, which may include pack, school, muster, pod, gang, gaggle, swarm, pride, drift, herd.

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Vocabulary 10-Increase personal vocabulary and enhance language use Unit 10: Similar words that may be confusing, which may include conscience, conscious; desert, dessert; fatal, fateful; principal, principle; loose, lose.

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Punctuation-Use internal punctuation to separate word groups.

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Comma Rules-Use commas after: yes, no, well, direct address, last name written first.

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Using Quotation Marks-Use quotation marks in dialogue, in names of poems, songs, short stories, magazine articles, and essays.

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Verb Tenses-Identify present, past, and future tenses of verbs.

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Linking Verbs-Identify linking verbs.

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Irregular Verbs-Identify and use the past and past-participle forms of irregular verbs.

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Direct & Indirect Objects-Identify direct and indirect objects.

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Predicate Adjectives-Identify and use predicate adjectives.

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Using Adjectives-Identify and use comparative and superlative forms of adjectives with more and most and with -er and -est endings.

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Using Adjective Suffixes-Identify and use the adjective suffixes: -able, -ful, -less, -y.

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Using Adverbs-Identify and use comparative and superlative forms of adverbs.

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Homophones & Homographs-Identify and use homophone and homographs.

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Hyphenated Compounds-Identify and write correctly one-word, two-word, and hyphenated compounds.

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Elements of Suspense-Describe the defining characteristics of suspense. Read suspense stories.

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Elements of Historical Fiction-Describe the defining characteristics of historical fiction. Read historical fiction stories.

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Elements of Traditional Tales-Describe the defining characteristics of traditional tales. Read traditional tales.

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Fables-Compare fables and stories from two or more cultures or time periods.

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Plot Development-Describe the development of plot, and explain how conflicts are resolved.

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Elements of Style-Describe how the author's choice of vocabulary and style contributes to the quality and enjoyment of selections.

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Elements of Poetry-Describe the characteristics of free verse, rhymed, and patterned poetry.

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Onomatopoeia & Alliteration-Identify onomatopoeia and alliteration in poetry.

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Figures of Speech in Poetry-Identify the use of literal and figurative language in written text, including imagery, metaphor and simile, symbol, and personification

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Character Development-Describe character development in fiction and poetry selections.

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Greek Mythology-Describe character development in fiction and poetry selections of Greek Mythology.

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The Gettysburg Address-Read and evaluate the Gettysburg Address.

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Writing a Complete Paragraph-Write a complete paragraph by using a topic sentence and supporting sentences.

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Letter Writing-Write letters formatted for a specific purpose.

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Writing an Outline-Write an outline, organizing information by main ideas and supporting ideas.

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Writing a Research Report-Write a research report and cite reference sources.

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Elements of a Story-Write narratives with common story elements, such as plot, character, theme and setting.

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Composition Writing-Write compositions including both literal and figurative language.

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Revision Strategies-Apply knowledge of revision strategies, such as combining sentences, substituting words, and expanding ideas.

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Editing-Edit final copies of original writing for appropriate conventions of written language.

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Point of View-Distinguish between first- and third-person point of view.

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Reading Aloud-Perform oral readings of prose and poetry.

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Elements of Public Speaking-Demonstrate use of oral language effectively by control of eye contact, speaking rate, volume, and enunciation.

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Speaking Correctly-Use spoken language concisely and creatively, depending on the purpose of communication.

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Expressing Opinions-Express opinions respectfully.

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Listening Effectively-Listen to, identify, and then summarize main ideas of a speech or lecture.

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Working with Directions-Give, listen to, and follow directions.

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Spelling with Prefixes-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 1: including disbelief, unidentified, unlimited, distrust, disorder, midnight, midyear, predetermined, misspell, mistreat, discourage, unclear, disconnect, disappear, midway, preexisted, prehistoric, preregistration, mislead, misunderstanding, disintegrate, unbuckle, unable, disagree, dishonest, midweek, pretext, precede, misprint, misfortune.

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Spelling-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 2: Understand the influence of other languages and cultures on the spelling of English words (etymology), including words from ancient Greece, 30 words, including alphabet, technology, amnesia, music, nausea, eon, panic, acrobat, kaleidoscope, magma, cheers, gymnasium, planet, caramel, thermostat, galaxy, almond, apology, melody, cylinder, character, talent, idea, cider, allergy, telescope, mustache, museum, ocean, cinnamon.

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Spelling with Silent Letters-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 3: Words containing silent letters, 30 words, including tomb, align, design, knead, limb, autumn, wrestle, wring, wrist, sigh, resign, aisle, gnat, solemn, wheeze, frightened, gnarled, hymn, knuckle, whistle, condemn, receipt, crumb, ballet, gnash, herb, rhythm, wholesome, whimper, Illinois.

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Spelling Consonant Blends-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 4: threat, thrive, strive, strategy, strict, splendid, scroll, scratch, splatter, stratosphere, throb, throne, strap, stricken, strain, split, scrub, scrape, splurge, thrifty, thrill, strait, streak, stress, stretch, splinter, scrambled, scrapbook, thrust, structure.

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Spelling Words Ending in y-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 5: Words and plurals of words ending in y, 30 words, including tendency, cemetery, identity, decoy, alloy, festivity, gallery, temporary, reality, canopy, vacancy, authority, secretary, penalty, celebrity, dormitory, emergency, memory, laboratory, annoy, anxiety, delay, destiny, gravity, deny, poverty, preoccupy, primary, remedy, cavity.

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Spelling Words Ending in o-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 6: Words and plurals of words ending in o, 30 words, including tornado, veto, motto, mosquito, cargo, domino, potato, tomato, embargo, echo, cameo, logo, ratio, patio, soprano, torpedo, avocado, armadillo, flamingo, portfolio.

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Spelling with Suffixes-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 7: Words ending in -sion, -tion, 30 words, including pronunciation, rejection, starvation, confusion, discussion, translation, percussion, election, protection, fusion, revolution, compassion, mansion, impression, association, plantation, delegation, recreation, profession, reputation, conversation, destruction, foundation, information, sensation, television, precaution, registration, reception, fiction.

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Spelling with More Suffixes-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 8: Words ending in -ous or -ious, 30 words, including precious, gracious, generous, monstrous, ambitious, conscious, contagious, devious, disastrous, tremendous, cautious, jealous, obvious, previous, vigorous, conspicuous, dangerous, ingenious, numerous, miraculous, various, strenuous, treacherous, unanimous, anxious, enormous, furious, gorgeous, marvelous, serious.

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Spelling with the s Sound-Consistently apply rules of spelling Unit 9: Words with variant spellings of the /s/ sound, 30 words, including celery, instance, substance, scenery, muscle, influence, residence, process, vaccine, celebration, policy, ceremony, incident, adolescent, encyclopedia, recite cellular, innocent, pretense, specific, cereal, license, bracelet, conceited, allowance, anticipate, scientific, precise, scissors, evidence.

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