1. Spelling and Phonics Suffix: -ful = full of; -less = without Write the meanings 1.Graceful 2.Respectful 3.Restless 4.Thoughtless Grammar and Usage name the linking verbs. Draw an arrow from the subject to the noun or adj the LV connects. 1.Our moms are very good cooks. 2. The fresh tomatoes taste sweet. 3. The road looks slippery. Spelling (review) Show syllables and accents 1.Evil 2. Human 3. Figure 4. Infant 5. Sicken Geography 1. What is a system for mapping the round Earth on a flat surface called? 2. What is another name for an oval- shaped projection map? Prefixes/Suffixes/Roots Root: tract- = to draw or pull Contract, detract, traction, contractor, distracted, tractor 1.After Dan’s father had an accident while riding his ____, he had to stop farming for a while. 2. When he was released from the hospital, he had to have his leg in ____ for several weeks. 3. He watched TV and read a great deal to help keep himself ____ from the pain and boredom. Vocab Fill in the missing letters O, I, O, C, A, and S to make a word that is a synonym of pity. __ __ M P __ __ S __ __ N * What do you feel a compassion for? Writer’s Secret find and rewrite a sentence with adverbs, circle Commonly Confused Words As (conj) – in or same degree or manner- introduces a subordinate/dependent clause Like (prep)- similar to (introduces a prepositional phrase) 1.Don’t do what I do, do (as, like) I say. 2. The crowd applauded and screamed loudly (as, like) hometown fans usually do. 3. The audience swooned in unison (as, like) a chorus at Ali’s portrayal of the dying swan. 4. His brother, a ____ visited him often. Poetry Write a poem about an object that usually looks ugly, but has somehow been attractive to you. Something broken or deserted. Spelling/Grammar Add prefix for ‘not’ to the core word 1.Balance 2.Legal 3.Mature 4.Polite 5.Rational 6.Sane 4. (As, Like) I said, not many people appreciate your crude remarks. 1 Daily RevUps Week 6

2. Spelling and PhonicsGrammar and Usage Circle the HV below. Underline the verbs they are helping. 1. I must feed my rabbit this morning. 2. I should buy my mother a birthday present. 3. I can recite all of the state capitals. Spelling (review) Show syllables and accents. 1. Enforce 2. Meter 3. Capture 4. amusement Geography 1. Name the parallels that are labeled north of the equator. What would be the next label after 75°N? 2. What is the range of numbers along the lines of longitude or meridians? Prefixes/Suffixes/Roots Root: mit or miss = to send Write the meanings. 1. committed 2. Dismissed 3. Missile 4. Omitted 5. permit Vocab Arrange these words on the line below from the mildest to the strongest emotion. delighted, ecstatic, satisfied ___/___________________/__ mild strong * Synonym for ecstatic: Writer's Secret Commonly Confused Words 1. (As, Like) Mary and Betty, Janice had a glorious voice. 2. There is nothing (as, like) a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs to satisfy a big appetite. 3. The mess strewn about the yard looked (as, like) the work of raccoons. 4. The car was ground up (as, like) hamburger after the head-on collision. Poetry Write a poem about something that is always thought of as beautiful, but that you have seen in a different way. (movie starts, a type of car, …) Spelling and Grammar Write 3-4 sentences and identify the subject and predicate 2 Daily RevUps Week 6

3. Spelling and Phonics Write the base word and the number of suffixes/ endings each word has. Then write the suffixes/endings on the line. word base, +, S/E 1. willingness- will, 2: ing, ness 1. playfully 2. Realistically 3. Employment 4. thanklessness Grammar and Usage Circle the HV below. Underline the verbs they are helping. 1. You may bring your I-Pod on the bus. 2. I would make dinner if I had the time. 3. I am playing soccer in the fall. Spelling (review) Show syllables and accents. 1. Uneasy 2. Postpone 3. Headache 4. Spade 5. sprinkle Geography 1. Which continents have east longitude in their addresses? 2. Most of the contiguous USA falls between which two lines of latitude? Prefixes/Suffixes/Roots Write the meanings 1. remission 2. Remit 3. transmission Vocab Which situation would a person be most likely to feel relieved? a. Being woken up by an alarm clock b. Hearing that no one was hurt in a car accident c. Witnessing a bank robbery d. Misplacing a prized possession * Antonym of relieved: A __ __ RM __ __ Writer's Secret Commonly Confused Words Bad (adj)- not good in manner or degree, unpleasant, unattractive, etc. Badly (adv)- in a defective, an incorrect, or an undesirable way 1. The stagnant water smelled (bad, badly) from the decaying leaves. 2. The lobsters were (bad, badly) after sitting in the barrel for 6 hours without ice. Poetry → Choose an emotion (maybe complex- fear, anger, excitement) and write a poem in which you personify it. Think of ‘personality’ traits: noises, kinds of walks, where it sleeps, etc. Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, Personifying sadness Her voice is low and gives a hollow sound; She hates the light and is in darkness found Or sits with blinking lamps, or tapers small, Which various shadows make against the wall. She loves naught else but noise which discord makes; → As croaking frogs whose dwelling is in lakes; The raven’s hoarse, the mandrake’s hollow groan And shrieking owls which fly i’ the night alone; The tolling bell, which for the dead rings out; A mill, where rushing waters run about; The roaring winds, which shake the cedars tall, Plough up the seas, and beat the rock withal. 3. The chess team played so (bad, badly) they finished in last place in the tournament. 3 Daily RevUps Week 6

4. Spelling and Phonics List 3-4 words with the suffix -er Grammar and Usage Circle the HV below. Underline the verbs they are helping. 1. My father has given me permission to come over. 2. I could give you the keys when I leave. 3. She is helping her dad move. Spelling (review) Show syllables and accents. 1. Anxious 2. Reform 3. Coarse 4. Cheap 5. Value 6. thrown Geography 1. Is Central America on the same latitude as Africa, Australia, or South America? 2. Which continent includes the coordinates of 90°S latitude, 30°E longitude? Prefixes/Suffixes/Roots Committed, dismissed, permit, remission, remit, transmission 1. Jen was so excited when she received a long-awaited ___ to drive a car. 2. Her excitement quickly turned to disappointment because the car’s ____ was out of order. 3. Jen then ___ the whole idea of going for a ride. 4. She ___ herself to working hard to buy her own car. Vocab Which word can you combine with –ful to describe a feeling of strong dislike for another person? Boast Doubt ________ful Regret Spite Shame * Spiteful : ____ :: valuable : worthless Writer's Secret Commonly Confused Words 1. Jasmine’s choice to attend West Point was not a (bad, badly) decision. 2. I play the piano quite (bad, badly), but I enjoy it too much to stop trying. 3. I don’t care how (bad, badly) the excuse sounds, it is entirely true. Poetry → Write a poem about a name you’d like to have and the feelings and characteristics you associate with it. Contrast it with your own name. Mary Matilda Betham wrote this poem to her friend Nancy, who decided she’d like to be called Anna. Forgive me, if I wound your ear, By calling you Nancy, Which is the name of my sweet friend …. Spelling and Grammar Write separate sentences for each of these troublesome words. Bad/badly Good/well Slow/slowly 4 Daily RevUps Week 6

5. Spelling and Phonics List 3-4 words with the suffix -est Grammar and Usage Underline the verbs. Identify the verb tenses: past, present, or future. 1. I will read those 2 books. 2. My cat chases its tail very day. 3. We went to the circus on Saturday. 4. He listens to his favorite song. Spelling (review) Show syllables and accents. 1. Finally 2. Mining 3. Locate 4. complete Geography 1. Which of the 5 oceans is closest to 90°N latitude, and which one is closest to 90°S latitude? 2. Which USA state has an address of 70°N latitude, 150°W longitude? Prefixes/Suffixes/Roots Vocab What word is closest in meaning to the words enthusiastic? a) interested b) Patient c) Excited d) Involved * Name some things that you are enthusiastic about. Writer's Secret Commonly Confused Words 1. They were used to following directions (as, like) they were trained to do. 2. Javier (accepted, excepted) Brian’s explanation, not realizing he was trying to (allude, elude) punishment. 3. (Aisle, I’ll) see you (all together, altogether) at the science fair. 4. Your mistaken ideas result from an (allusion, illusion) you have about the correct process. Poetry Think of your favorite song. Rewrite the lyrics, keeping the rhythm. Try to form lines so that they can still be sung with the music. Spelling/Grammar Eight weird animals visited the sheik. The words in bold type are exceptions to which spelling rules? Sate the first part of this spelling rule and give 3-4 examples of words that follow the rule. 5 Daily RevUps Week 6

6. 66 Extensions Vocabulary List qualities that a perfect friend would possess. Include some feelings in your list and use descriptive words Geography Define: 1)Cartographer 2)Coordinates 3)Geographic grid 4)Hemisphere 5)Lines of latitude (parallels) 6)Lines of longitude (meridians) 7)Projection