Category Archives: Spelling / Vocabulary Lists

argument: giving several reasons to support your point “Her argument for having a free dress day every day was really poor.” assert: to say with confidence or force “The teacher asserted her voice which made everyone stop and look.” citation: … Continue reading →

6th Grade Spelling and Vocabulary Week 1 accurate: to have no error or defect; true “Her test paper was extremely accurate and had no mistakes.” alternating: switching back and forth (example: girl-boy-girl-boy-girl-boy) “We have math in the morning on alternating … Continue reading →

Hi Folks! What, you’re bored already with your break? You’ve already finished your mini book report, and are reading 2 hours a day or more? Well then, here’s something to keep you amused and give you a head start on … Continue reading →

6th Grade Spelling and Vocabulary List 9 acquaint: to bring into social contact; to become somewhat familiar with “Let me acquaint you with my rich cousin Emma.” adamant: completely unwilling to change attitude or opinion “The salesman was adamant that … Continue reading →

were: past tense of “to be” “Were you there when the teacher gave everyone candy?” we’re: contraction of the words “we are” “We’re going to go to the park this afternoon.” where: in or at what place? “Where did you … Continue reading →

6th Grade Spelling and Vocabulary Week 5 a lot: a casual, slang term for many (notice it is 2 words!) “I have a lot of stuff in my backpack.” your: belonging to you “Your dog is running around the neighborhood … Continue reading →

6th Grade Spelling and Vocabulary Week 4 for Sept. 8-12 according: to cause to agree; to bring into agreement; in agreement with… “According to the teacher, the we get to go to recess early today.” persuade: to convince, or make … Continue reading →

6th Grade Spelling and Vocabulary for Week of August 25 achieve: to bring to a successful end or accomplish; to get or gain by effort “You can achieve an A in this class if you do your homework and study.” … Continue reading →

Spelling & Vocabulary for week of August 18 argument: giving several reasons to support your point “Her argument for having a free dress day every day was really poor.” assert: to say with confidence or force “The teacher asserted her … Continue reading →