Welcome Note

Welcome to the 6th Grade Page! Each post below pertains to something the class is currently working on, or something they will be learning about within the week. Homework for the week will be posted on or before every Monday.

Sunday, December 13, 2015

Spelling List #14

Spelling List:


  1.  phonics- the study of the sound of letters
  2. symphony- a composition for a full orchestra
  3. metropolitan-traits associated with a sizable city or urban area
  4. cosmopolitan- representative of all the world; at home in all countries
  5. abruptly- broken off suddenly; curtly
  6. disrupt- to break apart; to disturb
  7. misconception- a mistaken idea; misunderstanding
  8. miscalculate- to come up with the wrong answer; to miscount
  9. abstain- to refrain from
  10. abnormal- not like the majority; unusual
  11. absolute- complete; pure
  12. altitude- the height of a thing above the earth's surface or above sea level
  13. attitude- a person's manner of acting or his feelings
  14. aptitude- talent; ability
  15. solitude- the state of being alone
Reading Vocabulary:
  1. melancholy-characterized by or causing or expressing sadness
  2. conducive- helpful or constructive
  3. liable- responsible for
  4. meager- small or insufficient
  5. corroborate- to confirm by giving supporting evidence