Spelling Lesson 1: Words Across the Content Areas

Spelling Lesson 1: Words Across the Content Areas

Word List:

conclusion

analyze

evaluate

qualitative

quantitative

conclude

analysis

evaluation

quality

quantity

1. Using cursive writing, list the words in alphabetical order.

2. Using cursive writing, write each word in syllables.

3. Answer the following questions using complete sentences. Your sentence starters must include key words from the questions (Only spelling words have been set in bold print, not key words.) This part of the spelling lesson may be typed.

· Analyze the steps that you would need to go through in order to build a treehouse. As a result of your analysis, create a list of jobs that will need to be done in order to complete the project of building a treehouse. (This will be a list, not complete sentences.)

· Analyze and then describe how you will evaluate the amount of lumber needed for the project. This is a description of the math process, not an actual number.

· How will you evaluate the lumber to make sure that it is the quality that you want for a sturdy floor?

· What qualitative features would you add to your treehouse and why?

· To conclude the project, you have been asked to collect quantitative data that reports the number of treehouses in the town of Paxton. How will you complete this job?

· In conclusion, what is your evaluation of this spelling lesson?

Students are not graded on the accuracy of their responses to the questions but that they use and spell the words correctly. I assume that students will do their work with personal effort and that logic is used when answering the questions.

Objectives: to understand the word meanings, to use the words correctly in sentences, to spell the words correctly, write each word three times to reinforce spelling