1. Assignment: Due Wednesday, Oct 25 SPELLING BOOK, Page 55, 1-20
UNIT 8 GREEK WORD ROOTS
SPELLING STRATEGY: Knowing the Greek word suffixes & prefixes can help you spell and understand words .
NEW ROOTS:
cycl (circle),
phys- (nature),
-gram (something written),
therm- (heat),
-meter/metry (measure)
Review Roots
phon-(sound) uni (one)
auto-(self) bi-(two or twice)
graph-(written/recorded) tri-(three)
semi-(half)
BASIC WORDS
geometry We study shapes and angles in geometry
perimeter Outline the perimeter of the court with chalk.
diameter The diameter of a circle divides it in half.
diagram Mike drew a diagram to describe his room..
centimeter Some rulers can measure a centimeter.
kilogram Is a kilogram more than two pounds?
cyclone Many trees were blown down by the cyclone.
thermos My soup stays warm in this thermos.
physician A physician cars for people who are ill.
encyclopedia You can look up the dates in an encyclopedia.
thermometer I read the thermometer to see how hot it is outside.
physics Matter is a major topic in physics class.
telegram The news came by telegram instead of by mail.
grammatical Which sentence has a grammatical error?
barometer A barometer measures air pressure and predicts rain.
thermostat She put in a thermostat to regulate the heat.
physique Exercise has given him a lean physique.
motorcycle Always wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle.
thermal My thermal undershirt keeps me warm
Cyclical The season repeat in a cyclical pattern.
Assignment: Due Wednesday, Oct 25
SPELLING BOOK, Page 55, 1-20
WORKSHEET PARTS I -III
CROSSWORD PUZZLE

2. UNIT 8 WORKSHEET ________________
Part II. PUZZLE PLAY: Write the Basic Word that fits each clue.
A measure of weight ______________________
Of rules of speech ________________________
Used to measure heat _____________________
A line across a circle _______________________
A doctor of medicine ______________________
A branch of science _______________________
Producing heat ___________________________
1/100 meter _____________________________
A book of facts ___________________________
A device to control heat ____________________
A body’s appearance ______________________
Occurring in cycles ________________________
A motorized bicycle________________________
A branch of mathematics ___________________
A telegraph message _______________________
UNIT 8
WORKSHEET
Part I. 4 WAYS IN: Neatly print the 20 basic words on the lines below. Use the following process to access 4 learning modalities: In a voice that does not disrupt those around you, Say the word. Then say each letter out loud as you print it. Finally say the word again.
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noun \jē-ä-mə-trē\ _________________
noun \tel-i-gram\ _____________________
noun \thur-muh s\__________________
noun \pə-ri-mə-tər\________________
noun \dī-a-mə-tər\_________________
noun \sahy-klohn\___________________
noun \dī-ə-gram\___________________
noun \fə-zēk\_______________________
noun\bə-ˈrä-mə-tər\ _________________
adj\grə-ˈma-ti-kəl\__________________
Part III SOUND IT OUT: Write the 10 basic spelling words which match the phonetic spellings below.

3. Unit 8 with root word vocabulary
You are welcome to use a pencil on the crossword 5
Across
1. nature
3. sound
5. follows the rules of grammar
10. the written down version of a message received through the telegraph
12. the border of a 2 dimensional shape
13. three
14. a tool used to control the temperature in a room
15. tornado
16. circle
17. measures atmospheric pressure
Down
a medical doctor
2. 1/100 of a meter
3. the science of matter, energy, motion and force
4. occurs in cycles
5. the study of shapes and angles
6. measure
7. measures the temperature
8. the width of a circular shape
9. the physical structure
10. helps to retain body heat
11. half
14. heat
18. self

4. Answer the following questions on a blank sheet of line paper
UNIT 8, pg
Answer the following questions on a blank sheet of line paper
Vocabulary Definitions: Write the basic spelling word that matches each definition below.
The mathematical study of points, line, surfaces, and angles, and of figures composed of these
A straight line that starts on one side of a circle, passes through the center and ends on the other side
Producing or caused by heat
Occurring in a repeated series
A device that controls the temperature of an enclosed space
Following the rules for using words in sentences
An instrument that measures and indicates temperature
The distance around the sides of a flat figure or shape
An instrument that measures the pressure of the atmosphere and indicates changes in the weather
A violent rotating windstorm
A two-wheeled vehicle, larger than a bicycle and propelled by an engine
Vocabulary Classifying: Write the Basic spelling word that fits each group.
12. inch, kilometer, mile, ___
13. chart, graph, illustration, ___
14. ounce, pound, ton, __
15. dictionary, atlas, thesaurus, ___
16. biology, chemistry, botany, ___
17. letter, postcard, telephone call, ___
18. pitcher, bottle, jug, __
19. lawyer, teacher, banker, __
20. body, figure, shape, ___