Graph/gram = write or writing https://www.quia.com/jg/1828153.html (quia) https://quizlet.com/3998026/graph-gram-root-words-flash-cards/ (quizlet) https://quizlet.com/45693667/greek-and-latin-roots-graphgram-write-flash-cards/ (quizlet)

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

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

On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays we learn grammar.

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

Dad had a cardiogram to check his heart.

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

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

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

When writing a paragraph be sure to indent.

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

Our next spelling unit is on homophones and homographs.

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

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

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

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

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

On our November book report we must include a bibliography.

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

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

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