PARENTS, I am modifying my policy on signed tests, etc. Instead, I will be sending home a progress report every two weeks. Expect a new progress report on Dec. 10.
BENCHMARK GIVEN ON 12/16
Week of 12/7 through 12/18
READING: We will be completing a short unit on Cause and Effect that includes identifying implicit and explicit cause and effect, transition words for cause and effect, and identifying cause and effect relationships in fiction and nonfiction.
GRAMMAR: We are completing our verb unit and will test on verbs Monday, 12/14. Your child should bring home a study guide with practice questions (distributed 12/9). Use the notes in the grammar binder for guidance.
AH HA: No Ah Ha the week of 12/14
ETC. We have adopted two angels...one is a male student here at ITMS, one is a veteran. If you have spare change or money that you would like to donate to this cause, it will be well spent.
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PARENTS, did you know that you can check your student's AR progress from home? If you need information on how to do this, e-mail me at schnellet@jcschools.org. I can attach a document to tell you how.
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Ah Ha Unit Words and Parts for Study
Unit 14
79. flect, flex-to bend
-deflect-to turn aside
-flexible-capable of being bent
-flexor-a muscle that when contracted, bends a joint
80. flu-to flow
-fluent-to express oneself readily and effortlessly
-fluid-a substance that moves freely
-flume-a gorge where water flows freely
81. cide, sec, deg-to kill, to cut
-homicide-the killing of one person by another
-section-the act of process of cutting or separating
-segment-any of the parts in which something can be divided
82. mis(o)-to hate
-misanthrope-one who hates mankind
-misogynist-one who hates women
-misogamy-hatred of marriage
83. mort-to die
-mortal-subject to death
-mortician-funeral director
-mortuary-funeral home
84. (o)logy-science or study of
-zoology-study of animals or animal life
-sociology-sutdy of social relations, organizations, and change
-archaeology-study of the life of ancient peoples or things
Unit 15
85. fug, -fuge- to drive away, flee
-fugitive-someone fleeing from punishment or danger
-fugacious-passing away quickly, evansecent
-refuge-shelter or protection from danger, distress, or difficulty
86. duc, duce, duct-to lead
-conductor-a guide or leader to a party
-reduce-to bring down
-aquiduct-a channel that leads water from a remote source
87. orth(o)-right, straight, correct
-orthodox-adhering to what is accepted, traditional, and established
-orthopedic-branch of medicine treating bones, muscles, and joints
-orthocepy-the correct pronunciation of the words of a language
88. morph-change
-morphology-study of change in organisms
-morpheme-the smallest meaningful unit of a language
-morphine-a compound to dull pain
89. mob, mot, mov,/cine, kine- move(ment)
-mobile-capable of moving about
-motion-the process or act of changing positions
-kinesiology-the science or study of human muscular movements
90. ible, able-able to be
-invisible-not able to be seen
-visible-able to be seen
-portable-able to be carried
Unit 16
91. cred, creed-belief, faith, trust
-credit-belief, good reputation
-credible-something that is believable
-creed-system of belief
92. path-feeling, suffering, disease
-pathological-related to or caused by disease
-sympathy-sharing another personn's sorrow
-empathy-understanding of another person's feelings
93. log/lex-word, speech
-monologue-speech delivered by one person
-logorrhea-excessive use of words
-lexicon-a dictionary
94. soph(o)-wise, wisdom, knowledge
-sophistocated-having worldly knowledge
-sophomore-a second year student at high school or college
-philosophy-love and pursuit of wisdom
95. xen(o)-foreign
-xenophile-someone attracted to that which is strange
-xenophobe-someone afraid of strangers or foreign people
-xenobiotic-something foreign to the human body
96. re-back again
-retract-to draw back or in
-revive-to bring back to life
-retire-to withdraw, to rest
Unit 17
97. phon(o),/son(o)(a)-sound
-telephone-transmits sound from a distance
-phonograph-an instrument that records sounds from tracings on a disk
-sonar-a system using underwater sound waves for detection
98. chrom(o)-color
-polychrome-having many or various colors
-hypochromia-a deficiency of color
-chromoscope-optical instrument for combining colored images
99. cycl,/orb- circle/wheel
-bicycle-a vehicle with two wheels
-cyclops-a giant having a single round eye on his forehead
-orbit-a circular path around a center point
100. onym, nom-name, word
-synonym-a word with a similar meaning
-anonymous-without a name
-nominate-to propose by name a candidate for election
101. homo-same
-homogeneous-of the same kind
-homophone-of the same sound
-homogenize-to break up and mix evenly throughout a fluid
102. neo,/ nov-new
-neonatal-of or relating to newborns
-neophyte-a recent convert to a religion or belief
-novice-a person new to a field
Unit 18 Measurements
103. metr, meter-to measure
-metronome-an instrument for marking exact musical time
-thermometer-a device to measure heat
-chronometer-a device for measuring time
104. semi/hemi-half, partly
-semiannual- occuring twice a year
-semiaquatic-adapted for growing in or near water
-hemisphere-one or two halves of a sphere
105. circum/peri-around
-circumference-the boundary of a circle
-periscope-an instrument that can look 360 degrees
-perimeter-area around a shape
106. trans-across
-transport-to carry from one place to another
-transfer-to move across from one place to another
-transmit-to send from one place to another
107. macro-large, long
-macrocosm-the entire universe
-macrocephaly-abnormally large head
-macrograph-abnormally large handwriting
108. micro/mini-small, little
-microbe-a microorganism that causes diseases
-minutes-a short interval of time
-minimal-smallest in amount or degree
Unit 19
109. mono/uni-one
-monocentric-having a single center
-monogamy-being married to only one wife at a time
-unicorn-mythical animal with a single horn on its forehead
110. bi, du/di-two
-biathlon-contest including rifle shooting and cross country skiing
-duet-a composition for two voices or instruments
-dioxide-a compound with two oxygen atoms per molecule
111. tri-three
-tricycle-a three-wheeled vehicle
-triplet-a group or set of three of one kind of thing
-triathalon-an athletic contest of three events: swimming, bicycling, and running
112. quad/tetra-four
-quadruped-a four footed animal
-quadruplet-one of four offspring born in a single birth
-tetrameter-a line of four feet
113. penta-five
-pentagon-a plane figure with five angles and five sides
-pentameter-a line of verse consisting of five metrical feet
-pentathlon-an athletic event made up of five track and field events
114. poly-many
-polygamy-being married to more than one person at a time
-polygraph-marked with many lines
-polyphonic-having many sounds
Unit 20.
115. y, ion, tion, ism-state quality, act
-lithography-the act or process of printing from a flat stone or metal plate
-prosecution-the act or process of prosecuting someone for a crime
-monotheism-the act of believing in one god
116. ous-having the quality of
-ambidextrous-able to use both hands equally well
-ambiguous-having more than one possible meaning
-luxurious-fond of indulging in extravagant things
117. ive-having the power of
-hyperactive-highly or excessively active
-vindictive-to seek revenge
-retrospective-looking back on events of the past
118. ia, / (o)sis-conditions, act
-acrophobia-an abnormal fear of being in high places
-symbiosis-living together
-psychosis-a condition of mental illness
119. ic, ine, al-liek, related to
-geocentric-related to the earth's center
-canine-of or pertaining to dogs
-central-related to the center
120. old-resembling
-anthropoid-resembling a human being
-android-resembling a male
-humanoid-resembling a human
Unit 21 LAST UNIT !!! :)
121. ant(i)/contra, contro-against, opposite
-antonym-a word with the opposite meaning of another word
-antipathy-a strong feeling of dislike
-contradict-to extress the opposite of
122. dis-not, reverse of, apart, away
-distension-stretching apart or away from
-disrupt-to break apart
-dissect-to cut apart for examination
123. mal-bad, evil
-malaria-disease named for the bad air of swamps
-maleficence-doing evil or harm
-malinger-to pretend injury or illness to avoid work
124. a, an, in-not without
-atheist-one who believes there is no God
-anarchy-absence of any form of government
-inactive-not showing activity
125. e(x)-out of, from
-egregious-to select from the hert, extraordinary
-extraterrestrial-existing or originating beyond the limits of earth
-expel-to drive or force out
126. pseudo-false, deception
-pseudonym-a writer's fictitious name
-pseudomorph-a false, deceptive, or irregular form
-pseudoepigraphy-writing falsely attributed to another author
Unit 1
1. somat, corp- body
-somatology-the study of the body
-corporal-pertaining to the body
-corpse-dead body
2. derm(at)- skin
-pachyderm-any of several large, thick-skinned mammals
-hypodermic- relating to parts under the skin
-dermatology-study of function and diseases of the skin
3. cephal(o), cap- head, brain
-encephalatis- inflammation of the brain
-captain- one who commands, leads, or guides others
-decapitate- to cutt off the head
4. hem(o) (a) (at)-blood
-hemophilia- a blood coagulation disorder
-hematology- study of the blood and its diseases
-hematoma- a localized swelling filled with blood
5. cardi(o)- heart
-cardiac- pertaining to the heart
-pericardial- situated around the heart
-cardiologist- one who studies the heart and its functions
6. arthr(o)- joint
-arthritis- inflammation of the joints
-arthropod- creature with a jointed appendage
-arthralgia- pain in a joint
Unit 2
7. odont(o), dent(o)- tooth, teeth
-orthodontics- the dental specialty of correcting the teeth
-denture- a partial or complete set of artificial teeth
-dentist- one who works on teeth
8. bronch(o)- windpipe
-bronchitis- inflammation of the windpipe
-bronchogram- an x-ray examination of the windpipe
-bronchoscope- a thin tupbe used to see into the windpipe
9. digit- toe, finger
-digital- pertainint to fingers or toes
-digitigrade- walking on the toes with the heel off the ground
-digitate- having parts arranged like fingers on a hand
10. manu- hand
-manual- done by hand
-manipulate- to operate or control by skilled use of the hands
-manuscript- a book or document written by hand
11. pod(o), ped- foot
-bipod- a two legged support
-polypod- having many feet
-pedestrian- one who travels on foot
12. opt(o)- eye, view, sight
-optometry- testing the eyes by one use of instruments
-synoptic- testing the eyes by use of instruments
-optic- pertaining to the eye
Unit 3
13. graph, gram, scrib, script- to write, record
-graphology- the study of handwriting
-scribble- to write hurriedly
-subscript- a letter written slightly below and to the right of another character
14. vis- to see
-division- to see something in more than one part
-invisible- not able to be seen
-vision- the act or power of seeing
15. vor(e)- to eat
-voracious- consuming large amounts of food
-carnivore- a flesh eating creature
-herbivore- a plant eating mammal
16. dict(t), voc, vok- to speak, to call, voice
-dictate- to say or read aloud to be recorded or written
-vocal- pertaining to or produced by the voice
-revoke- to take back or cancel
17. scop, spec, spic- to look
-microscopic- invisible to see with the naked eye
-spectacle-something that can be seen or viewed
-conspicuous- easily noticed
18. ambul, grad-, -grade, gress- to walk, move around
-ambulate- to walk from place to place
-graduate- someone who completed a set course of study
-progress- forward movement
Unit 4
19. dorm(i)- to sleep
-dormant- sleeping, inactive, resting
-dormitory- a communal sleeping room with several beds
-dormancy- a state of hibernation
20. ten, tin, tain- to hold, grasp, have
-tenacious- holding fast, firmly held
-pertinent- having precise relevance to the matter at hand
-obtain- to succeed in gaining possession of
21. audio- to hear, listen
-audiology- study of hearing
-auditorium- a place for the gathering of an audience
-audiophile- a person with an interest in stereo equipment
22. phobia- fear of
-hydrophobia- abnormal fear of water
-acrophobia- a fear of heights
-xenophobia- a fear of strangers
23. itis- inflammation
-dermatitis- inflammation of the skin
-bronchitis- inflammation of the windpipe
-appendicitis- inflammation of the appendix
24. mania- craving, insanity
-maniac- raving or violent person
-kleptomania- irresistable urge to steal
-bibliomania- excessive fondness for collecting rare books
Unit 5
25. andr(o)- man, male
-androgynous- exhibiting both male and female characteristics
-android- resembling a man
-androphobia- fear of men
26. anthrop(o), hum- man, mankind
-philanthropy- love of mankind
-anthropology- study of mankind
-human- of or relating to, or characteristic of human beings
27. patr, pater- father
-patriarch- a man who rules a family, class, or tribe
-paternal-relating to characteristics of a father
-paternity- the state of being a father
28. matr, mater- mother
-matriarch- a woman who rules a family, class, or tribe
-maternal- relating to or characteristics of a mother
-maternity- the state of being a mother
29. ped-child
-pediatrician- doctor specializing in children
-pediatrics- the branch of medicine that deals with children
-pedagogue- a schoolteacher, an educator of children
30. gyn(ec)- woman, female
-gynarchy- government by women
-gynecocracy- a society ruled by women
-gynecology- study of female diseases
Unit 6
31. phil(o), phile- to love, lover of
-philanthropy- a love of mankind
-philology- a love of argument or speech
-bibliophile-lover of books
32. aut(o)- self
-autobiography- story of a person's life written by himself
-autograph- one's own signature
-automatic- operating without external assistance
33. dem(o)- people
-democracy- covernment by the people
-democratic- of, characterized, or advocating democracy
-demographics- the statistical data of human populations
34. the(o)- God
-theology- study of the nature of God and religious truth
-theomachy- battle among gods, as in the Homeric poems
-theophany- appearance of a god to a human veing
35. eer, or, er, yer, ist- person who, that which
-auctioneer- person who publicly sells property for others
-conductor- someone who leads others
-anthropologist- someone who studies the development of man
36. gen(o)- birth, race, cause
-genetics- study of heredity
-genocide- deliberate killing of a race or culture
-biogenic- produced by living organisms
Unit 7
37. hypo/sub- under, below
-hypochondria-abnormal anxiety regarding one's health
-hypothermia-harmful exposure to low temperatures
-submarine-a craft that travels under the sea
38. hyper/super- over, above
-hyperbaric-[ertaining to pressures above normal
-supervisor-one who oversees others
-supersonics-study of a body moving at speeds greater than the speed of sound
39. inter- between
-intermediate-occurring between two things in a time order
-interrupt-to hinder or stop by breaking in upon
-intercept-to seize something before it can reach its destination
40. intro, intra/endo- within, inside, inward
-introduce- to present for the first time
-intramural-within the boundaries of a city or school
-endoscope-an instrument used to look inside the body
41. ep(i)- on, outside
-ephemeral-lasting one day only
-epidemic-rapid spread of something
-epigeal-living or occurring on the surface of the ground
42. co, con, com, syn, sym-with, together
-conspire-to work or act together
-compel-to drive or urge irresistably
-sympathy-mutual feeling
Unit 8
43. tele- from afar
-telegram-a message sent from a distance
-telephone-a sound transmitted from a distance
-television-images that have been transmitted from a distance
44. via-, voy, -vey- way, road, path
-viaduct-bridge spanning a road
-voyage-a long journey
-convey-to carry, transport
45. pre, pro, ante, ant(i)- before, forward, prior to
-premature-occurring before assigned time
-progeny-an offspring or descendant
-antecedent-a preceding event
46. chron(o), temp- time
-anachronism-out of place or time
-chronic-frequent recurrence over a period of time
-temporary-enjoying for a limited time
47. ann, enn- year, years
-annuity-yearly payment of an income
-anniversary-happening every year
-millennium-one thousand years
48. prim/proto- first
-primogenitor-the earliest ancestor of a people or family
-primary-first or highest in rank
-prototype-an original from which other things are developed
Unit 9 (Test on Wednesday, Oct. 21)
49. bio/vit- life
-biography- story of someone's life
-symbiosis- living together
-vital- essential to life
50. psych(o)- mind, spirit
-psychology- science of the mind
-psychosis- condition of mental illness
-psychosomatic- diseases of the body created by the mind
51. techn(o)- art, skill, craft, builder
-technology- the study of the industrial arts
-technography- the descriptive study of the arts and sciences
-technocracy- government by technical experts
52. ium- chemical element
-uranium- a radioactive, toxic element
-chromium- element used for making pigments
-plutonium- a naturally radioactive element
53. cracy, crat- government, rule, power
-democracy- government by the people
-aristocracy- government by ruling class
-aristocrat- member of the nobility
54. bibli(o)/libre- book
-bibliography- a list of words by a specific author
-bibliophile- a lover of books
-library- a place where books are kept
Unit 10 (Assignment distributed on 10/21) (Test on Wednesday, Oct. 28)
55. geo/terr- earth
-geology- study of the earth
-geocentric- relating to the earth's center
-terra cotta- a hard semi-fired waterproof, ceramic clay baked in pottery
56. aero- air, atmosphere, aviation
-aerospace-the earth's atmosphere and the space beyond it
-aerial-occurring in, or caused by air
-aerophobia-a fear of air, especially of drafts
57. pyro, igni-fire
-pyrotechnics- the art of making and using fireworks
-pyromania-uncontrollable urge to start fires
-ignite-cause to burn
58. aqua/hydr(a)(o)-water
-aquarium-a container that holds water for fish
-dehydrate-to take water from
-hydrothermal-of or relating to hot water
59. heli(o), sol-sun
-heliophile-one who is attracted to sunlight
-heliocentric-measured from the center of the sun
-solar-of or relating to the sun
60. astr(o)/stell- star
-atronomy-the study of the universe
-disaster-widespread damage
-stellar-of, relating to, or consisting of stars
Unit 11
61. therm(o)-heat
-geothermal-relating to the heat at the earth's core
-thermometer-device for measuring heat
-thermostat-device that changes and regulates temperature
62. luc, lum, photo- light
-elucidate-to make bricht, clear
-luminous-the emission of light
-photograph-image reproduced on a photosensitive surface
63. foli/phyll- leaf
-foliation-state of being in leaf
-foliate-of or relating to leaves
-chlorophyll-a green plant pigment
64. tox-poison
-toxic-relating to poison
-toxin-a poisonous substance
-detoxify-to take the poison out of someone or something
65. bene, bon-good
-beneficient-the state of quality of being kind
-benediction-a blessing
-bonus-something given or paid beyond what is expected
66. agri-fields
-agrarian-relating to the land and its ownership
-agrobiology-the study of plant nutrition and growth
-agronomy-scientific agriculture
Unit 12
67. act- to do, to make
-action-the doing of someting
-actor-one who does something
-actual-existing and not merely being possible
68. klept(o)- to steal
-kleptomania-impulse to steal
-kleptomaniac-person who has an impulse to steal
-kleptocracy-government run by thieves
69. frac, frag, rupt-to break
-fracture-to break in a bone or other hard surface
-fragile-extrememly easy to break
-eruption-to force out violently
70. simil-to resemble
-similar-like, much the same
-simile-a figure of speech in which one thing is likened to another
-assimilate-to absorb to make one's own; to adapt
71. struct-to build
-construction-to form by combining parts
-destruction-the act of destroying
-structure-something made of a combination of parts
72. tens-to stretch
-tension-the act of stretching something tight
-tensity-the state of being tense
-tensor-a muscle that tightens a body part
Unit 13
73. port-to carry
-portable-able to be carried
-transport-to carry across
-porter-one who carries baggage
74. ject, jet-to throw
-eject-to throw out, away
-reject-to refuse to accept
-jettison-to cast overboard or off
75. miss/mitt-to send
-transmission-message sent across
-dismiss-to send away
-transmittal-to send a message
76. viv-to live
-vivacious-full of animation/spirit
-vivarium-indoor enclosure for keeping animals and plants in natural conditions for observation and research
-vivify-to give or bring life to
77. vert, volv, rota-to turn
-vertigo-sensation of dizziness
-revolve-to turn around
-rotate-to turn in circular motion
78. naut-to sail
-cosmonaut-one who sails the universe
-nautical-like or relating to sailing
-hydronaut-a person trained to operate deep submergence vehicles
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