1. Graph/gram = write or writing
(quia)
(quizlet)
(quizlet)

2. Mrs. Rutledge wanted to add graphics to her web site.

3. Graphics = anything written, drawn or printed. (Noun)

4. On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays we learn grammar.

5. Grammar = rules for using the written word. (Noun)

6. Dad had a cardiogram to check his heart.

7. Cardiogram = the tracing (writing) made by a heart monitor. (Noun)

8. The seismograph rated the earthquake a 5 on the Richter scale.

9. Seismograph (Noun)
A device that writes down (records) the movement of the earth.

10. When writing a paragraph be sure to indent.

11. Paragraph (Noun) a section of writing that has a topic and concluding sentence.

12. Our next spelling unit is on homophones and homographs.

13. Homograph = a word written the same way as another word but having a different meaning (e.g. bow = hair and bow = ship) (Noun)

14. Since Columbus’ father – in – law was in the business of cartography, Columbus was able to sail the seas.

15. Cartography = mapmaking; the writing involved in making maps or charts
Cartography = mapmaking; the writing involved in making maps or charts. (Noun)

16. For our November book report we need to read a biography.

17. Biography = a book written about a person’s life. (Noun)

18. On our November book report we must include a bibliography.

19. Bibliography = the written list of all the books used in a report or book. (Noun)

20. For the 5th grade writing assignment we will be writing an autobiography.

21. Autobiography = writing abut a person’s life written by that person (Noun)