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5th Grade-SP-October
October Spelling Activities for 5th Grade
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| grammar | The rules governing the structure and use of a language. |
| essay | A piece of writing that presents the author's own argument or explores a specific topic. |
| sentence | A complete and independent grammatical unit that typically contains a subject and a predicate. |
| revise | To re-examine and make changes to a text, often for improvement. |
| subject | The noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that the sentence is about, performing or receiving the action of the verb. |
| edit | To correct, condense, or otherwise modify a piece of text or media for publication or presentation. |
| predicate | The part of a sentence that contains the verb and provides information about the subject. |
| draft | A preliminary version of a piece of writing. |
| verb | A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. |
| publish | To make information or a work publicly available, usually in print or digital format. |
| adjective | A word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. |
| introduction | The beginning section of a piece of writing or speech that prepares the reader or audience for what is to come. |
| adverb | A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often indicating how, when, where, or to what extent. |
| conclusion | The final part of a piece of writing, speech, or event, that summarizes the main points and often makes a final judgment. |
| conjunction | A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. |
| topic | The subject matter of a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing. |
| pronoun | A word used to replace or refer to a noun. |
| thesis | A statement or central claim that an essay or paper is written to prove. |
| preposition | A word placed before a noun or pronoun to form a phrase that modifies another word in the sentence. |
| evidence | Information that helps prove or disprove a claim or argument. |
| myth | A traditional story, often involving supernatural beings or events, that explains some natural or social phenomenon. |
| Olympian | Relating to or being a god or goddess who dwells on Mount Olympus in Greek mythology. |
| legend | A traditional story that is popularly regarded as historical but unverified. |
| trident | A three-pronged spear, specifically the weapon of the sea god Poseidon in Greek mythology. |
| hero | A person, often of divine ancestry, who is endowed with great courage and strength, and celebrated for bold exploits. |
| lightning | A powerful flash of light in the sky caused by an electrical discharge, often associated with the god Zeus. |
| monster | A legendary creature, often grotesque or frightening, that features prominently in myths and legends. |
| chariot | A two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient times for warfare and racing. |
| labyrinth | A complex and confusing series of interconnected passages or paths, famously associated with the legend of the Minotaur. |
| lyre | A small stringed instrument of the harp family, used by the ancient Greeks and often associated with the god Apollo. |
| oracle | A person or agency considered to be a source of wise counsel or prophetic opinion, often representing a deity. |
| shield | A piece of armor carried on the arm or hand to ward off blows or missiles. |
| prophecy | A prediction of what is to come, often with a divine or supernatural basis. |
| helmet | A piece of armor worn on the head to protect it. |
| immortal | Living forever; not subject to death. |
| spear | A long-handled weapon with a sharp point, used for thrusting or throwing. |
| mortal | Subject to death; a human being. |
| temple | A building devoted to the worship of a god or gods. |
| wisdom | The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment. |
| offering | A thing offered as a religious sacrifice or gift. |