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.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Spelling List- Week 8 List 8

Spelling and Vocabulary List-
***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

Spelling List:
  1. reference
  2. accessible
  3. noticable
  4. acceptance
  5. appliance
  6. defer- to submit to another's wishes
  7. monarchy-a nation governed by a king or queen
  8. credible- can be believed
  9. edible- can be eaten
  10. geology- the study of the Earth through rocks
  11. biennial- occurring every two years or lasting for two years
  12. triune- being three in one
  13. defiance- non-cooperation; rebelliousness; deliberate disobedience
  14. allegiance- devotion; loyalty
  15. hindrance- something that gets in the way
  16. descendant- one who comes down from a common ancestor
  17. supernatural- relating to more than the natural universe; relating to God
  18. immunity- the body's ability  to resist an infection or disease
  19. absurdity- that which is ridiculous or silly
  20. priority- that which comes before in order of importance
Word Builders-
     Roots:
  1. fer- to bear, to carry
  2. fort- strong
  3. geo-  earth
  4. graph, gram-  to write
     Prefixes:
  1. bi, bin- two
  2. mon, mono one
  3. super- over, above, beyond
  4. tri- three

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Pumpkin Carving!!


Please bring an Un-carved pumpkin on Friday morning!! We will be carving them for our 6th grade booth for the Harvest carnival!!  

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Spelling List- Week 7 List 7

Spelling and Vocabulary List-
***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

Spelling List-
  1. descend-to go down from a higher place
  2. descendant-one who comes down from a common ancestor
  3. degrade- to lower in standing or worth
  4. deduct-  to take away; subtract
  5. supervisor- the one who oversees work
  6. superior- of higher rank, quality, or importance
  7. supernatural- relating to more than the natural universe; relating to God
  8. prosperity- success; wealth
  9. immunity- the body's ability to resist an infection or disease
  10. conformity- the state of being in agreement; likeness
  11. absurdity- that which is ridiculous or silly
  12. priority- that which comes before in order of importance
  13. clarity- the state of being clear
  14. purity-  the state of being physically and morally clean
  15. sanity- soundness of mind and judgement
Reading Vocabulary-
  1. extricated- released or freed from entanglement
  2. irresolute- unable to make up ones mind
  3. deftly- quickly and skillfully
  4. veritable-  authentic or genuine
  5. prodigious- extraordinary size or degree

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Prayer Wall


The prayer wall is fixed and working!!!  We were having technical difficulties, but now anyone is able to post in the comment section :)

Monday, October 6, 2014

Spelling List- Week 6 List 6

Spelling and Vocabulary List-
***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

  1. fortify-to make strong or secure
  2. geode- a limestone rock with crystals inside
  3. geology- the study of the earth through rocks
  4. bisect- to divide into two equal parts
  5. biennial- occurring every two years
  6. triangle- a three sided figure
  7. triune- being three in one
  8. disturbance- something that bothers
  9. defiance- non-cooperation; rebelliousness; deliberate disobedience
  10. acceptance- the act of receiving; approval
  11. assistance- help or support
  12. resistance- the act of opposing
  13. hindrance- something that gets in the way
  14. allegiance- devotion; loyalty
  15. repentance- sorrow for having done wrong and a desire to correct it
  16. abundance- much more than enough
  17. performance- the giving of a play, concert, circus, or other show
  18. resemblance- likeness
  19. endurance- the power to keep on without giving up

Harvest Carnival Raffle Donations!!

Attention 6th Grade parents and Students!!  We are in need of prizes for the Harvest Carnival Raffle!! This raffle is most successful when everyone participates in getting prizes. :) This can be a great fundraiser for those who participate, and this has been a big help for many students in years prior!  

Please contact me if you need more information.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Spelling List - Week 5 List 5

Spelling and Vocabulary List-
***Please copy your list words three or more times,and your definitions twice for ALL Monday homework assignments***

  1. transfer-to move up or carry from one place or person to another
  2. conifer-a cone-bearing tree
  3. defer- to submit to another's wishes
  4. referee- one carrying the final authority in a game
  5. fertile-bearing fruit in great quantities
  6. monogram- a single design made up of a person's initials
  7. monologue- a speaking performance done by one person
  8. monarchy-a nation governed by a king or queen
  9. visible-able to be seen
  10. audible- able to be heard
  11. corruptible-able to be ruined or spoiled
  12. sensible-able to use good judgement
  13. convertible- able to be changed into something else
  14. credible-can be believed
  15. edible- can be eaten
  16. durable- lasting; not easily broken
  17. capable-having ability; skillful
  18. portable- able to be moved from place to place
  19. remarkable-unusual or extraordinary
  20. reliable-trustworthy; able to be counted on

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Happy Saturday!!

Hope you are all having a great weekend!! Hello from the # ReThink 14 Apologetics conference!