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MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 1
Monday:
1. Do you like dogs more than cats?2. Wives3. I have (knew, known) Tom Hanks for two decades.4. Second5. Walking is a form of exercise
seems to be best
Tuesday:
6. disagreement7. letters of the children8. drab = portrait bright9. My soup is too hot.10.whisper - white
whisk whistle
dull exciting
whiz
Wednesday:
11. land is to river:as body is to _
12.My mother thinks that licorice is disgusting.13.we have began to exercise at joes gym14.The music sounded nice.15.Choose the misspelled word and write it correctly.
Thursday:
16. past of bring17. Florida, Dallas, Iowa, Ohio18. I need you to place the bouquet over (there, their).19. deceitful: false honest fake20. kitchen utensils
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 2
Monday:
1. Football players all wear helmets, but some still get head injuries.2. shelf3. Last year's teacher said that we (was, were) her best class.4. weight5. Earth, inhabited by billions of people
Tuesday:
6. mistrusts7. speed of the runners8. musty smell = stale fresh9. James paid the electric bill.10. yak - yarn
yawn yacht yard
sweet
Wednesday:
11. panel is to door:as pane is to __
12. During the school year, my favorite day is Saturday.13. i and my cat sally doesnt like to lay still14. The lake looks cold.15. avoid, probelem, coax
Thursday:
16. past participle of wear17. dog, gopher, cat, guinea pig18. My best friends hardly (never, ever) come to visit me.19. famine: need plenty want20. baby supplies
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 3
Monday:
1. I like to golf and to garden.2. guesses3. My cousins Justin's hollyhocks (grew, growed, grown) over six feet.4. height5. If a military mission is considered "top secret"
Tuesday:
6. misleading7. car of the policeman8. convenient parking = useless9. The black dog hurt his leg.10. attempt - August
augment aunt attain
handy tight
Wednesday:
11. seed is to tree:as egg is to __
12. Recess is always fun.13. there mother is planting flowers at monroe park14. Lucy swam in the race.15. enclude, menu, lawyer
Thursday:
16. present of flew17. ship, canoe, wharf, sailboat18. The lion tamer was (real, really) careful during her performance
with the lions.19.20.
grieve: rejoicescientific words
weep hurt
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 4
Monday:
1. The children played in their grandparent's yard near the deep river.2. box3. (Do, Does) the principal's secretary speak Spanish?4. company5. Jupiter is the largest planet a big ball of hot gas
Tuesday:
6. prematurely7. ideas of many candidates8. abundant fruit = scarce real9. The monkey opened his cage.10. beguile - belfry
belief beldam bellow
plentiful
Wednesday:
11. Edward is the Ed:as Suzanne is to --
12. When I graduate from high school, I will go to college.13. trisha has took me two dinosaur park to times14. The race is difficult.15. enough, saled, stomach
Thursday:
16. past of write17. guitar, clarinet, piano, violin18. The tortoise laughed when it (past, passed) the (hair, hare).19. honor: glory disgrace respect20. sports
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 5
Monday:
1. Students in junior high do not have recess, and usually they have fiveor six different teachers.
2. ox3. Most of the team (is, are) shaving their heads before the game.4. weekly5. The oldest paintings in the world more than 30,000 years old
Tuesday:
6. Irresponsible7. laws of these states8. accurate account = correct9. The fire will destroy our house.10. chain saw - change
chain gang channel
interesting checking
chalk
Wednesday:
11. plane is to hangar:as auto is to --
12. She is my very best friend.13. mom a vegetarian wont eat no meet14. Kevin drew a picture.15. persacute, general, fourth
Thursday:
16. past of hide17. orchid, ivy, tulip, rose18. I (accept, except) the nomination.19. inspect: overlook scan eye20. things in a sixth grader's backpack
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 6
Monday:
1. The sun rises and sets daily.2. sister-in-law3. The first graders (blew, blown) really big bubbles.4. volunteer5. A favorite dessert with many people pie and ice cream
Tuesday:
6. unnatural7. wishes of many families8. extraordinary fieldtrip =9. Carrie will paint my picture.10. dictation - diet
dictum dietary
Wednesday:
boring remarkable
difference
11. stem is to flower:as trunk is to --
12. Stuffed animals are popular gifts.13. she said lets eat alot of beans yogurt fruit and vegtables14. He is the best athlete.15. attorney, medicine, echos
Thursday:
16. past participle of begin17. orange, grapefruit, peach, lemon18. (Your, You're) the best teacher I've ever had!19. Rebel: revolt disobey submit20. things that stink
expensive
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 7
Monday:
1. I like to swim but my brother likes to golf.2. armful3. Our old bus driver has (drove, driven) kids around for thirty years.4. without5. The Egyptians, considered a religious people
Tuesday:
6. desegregated7. idea of the child8. admissible evidence = allowable pretty9. Paul will forget to turn off the lights.10. etymology - evacuate
eucalyptus etude evade
Wednesday:
violent
11. pen is to author:as brush is to --
12. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.13. mrs brown our new school principle read charlottes web allowed14. The teachers ride in the front.15. secretary, sincerly, knives
Thursday:
16. past of freeze17. jewels, sparkle, glitter, shine18. I wonder (who's, whose) car was just towed from the "No Parking"
zone.19. tidy: neat sloppy precise20. amusement park rides
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 8
Monday:
1. Stop and think!2. chief3. (Is, Are) you and she planning to go to your dentist appointments?4. Admiral5. In France the world's first fax service between Paris and Lyons
Tuesday:
6. unfrozen7. boots of a man8. hoarse voice = rude excitable rough9. The door locks were secure.10. fiscal - fix
fixate fixed fishery
Wednesday:
11. rose is to vase:as water is to --
12. Stuffed animals are popular gifts.13. me and manuel loged on there computer and found a sight in
japanese14. She has pretty writing.15. autumn, athlete, arithmatic
Thursday:
16. present of hanged17. ruby, emerald, gold, sapphire18. "My mom is the (prettiest, most pretty) one in the audience," said
Jared.19. delicate: frail slender tough20. types of sandwiches
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 9
Monday:
1. Do you remember Pele, a famous soccer player?2. duo3. How long since you (wrote, written) in your journal?4. April5. John Lennon, one of the Beatles, he is dead
Tuesday:
6. misplaced7. laws of Utah8. altered bank statement = changed previous balance9. Several of the actors were injured.10. gory - governor
gown gorilla government
Wednesday:
11. heat is to furnace:as cool is to --
12. The students laughed when the principal tripped and fell.13. our student custodians ate for jelly filled doughnuts each14. Spaghetti is the best food.15. author, faverite, elephant
Thursday:
16. past of shrink17. dirty, torn, soiled, stain18. I read for six (strait, straight) hours and now my eyes seem very
(weak, week).19. jumbo: petite large enormous20. things read in the newspaper
STUDY TIPS FOR THE VISUAL LEARNER
High Visual learners tend to learn information by seeing, whether through reading or watching.Reading textbooks, material on the board or on overhead projectors, as well as demonstrations anddiagrams are helpful. The following list contains strategies for Visual learners.
1 Write things down because you remember them better that way.
2 Make study area visually appealing.
3 Look at people and professors when they talk. This technique will help you stay focused.
4 Most visual learners study better by themselves.
5 Take thorough notes in lectures and when studying textbooks. Review and revise notes afterclass, preferably immediately after class while you still remember a good deal of the lecture, toreinforce your knowledge.
6 Read assignments in 25 minute intervals (you lose 85% of your input after reading for 25minutes).
7 When beginning a textbook chapter, read the chapter overview and summary first to get ageneral idea of the information. Then begin reading.
8 Underline main points in an eye-arresting color - for example, neon highlighters.
9 After 25 minutes, take a one-to-five minute break. Disconnect totally from your reading (walkaround the room, stretch, look out the window, snack, restroom break, whatever is comfortablefor you).
10 Review your underlinedlhighlighted material after your break.
11 Read for another 25 minutes, take a 1- to 5-minute break, and review underlined material.
12 Just before closing your book, review all underlined material read that day to reinforce yourlearning.
13 Write new vocabulary words on colored index cards (or write in color on white index cards)with short definitions on the back. Carry these with you and reviewed them at odd moments orwhenever you have spare time - for example, before class or when waiting in line.
STUDY TIPS FOR THE AUDITORY LEARNER
High Auditory learners benefit from listening - hearing the information and processing itaccordingly. Auditory learners focus easily on sounds and have good memory of what they haveheard through lectures or on tape. The following hints are useful for Auditory learners.
1 Try studying with a friend so that you can talk out loud and hear the information.
2 Recite out loud the things you want to remember.
3 Tape your lectures and review your notes while listening to the your tape. This gives a doubleauditory input. Transfer your notes to index cards that you can carry with you and reviewaloud.
4 Read an assignment for 25 minutes (no more - you lose 85% of your input after the first 25
STUDY TIPS FOR THE VISUAL LEARNER
High Visual learners tend to learn information by seeing, whether through reading or watching.Reading textbooks, material on the board or on overhead projectors, as well as demonstrations anddiagrams are helpfuL The following list contains strategies for Visual learners.
1 Write things down because you remember them better that way.
2 Make study area visually appealing.
3 Look at people and professors when they talk. This technique will help you stay focused.
4 Most visual learners study better by themselves.
5 Take thorough notes in lectures and when studying textbooks. Review and revise notes afterclass, preferably immediately after class while you still remember a good deal of the lecture, toreinforce your knowledge.
6 Read assignments in 25 minute intervals (you lose 85% of your input after reading for 25minutes).
7 When beginning a textbook chapter, read the chapter overview and summary first to get ageneral idea of the information. Then begin reading.
8 Underline main points in an eye-arresting color - for example, neon highlighters.
9 After 25 minutes, take a one-to-five minute break. Disconnect totally from your reading (walkaround the room, stretch, look out the window, snack, restroom break, whatever is comfortablefor you).
10 Review your underlinedlhighlighted material after your break.
11 Read for another 25 minutes, take a 1- to 5-minute break, and review underlined materiaL
12 Just before closing your book, review all underlined material read that day to reinforce yourlearning.
13 Write new vocabulary words on colored index cards (or write in color on white index cards)with short definitions on the back. Carry these with you and reviewed them at odd moments orwhenever you have spare time - for example, before class or when waiting in line.
STUDY TIPS FOR THE AUDITORY LEARNER
High Auditory learners benefit from listening - hearing the information and processing itaccordingly. Auditory learners focus easily on sounds and have good memory of what they haveheard through lectures or on tape. The following hints are useful for Auditory learners.
1 Try studying with a friend so that you can talk out loud and hear the information.
2 Recite out loud the things you want to remember.
3 Tape your lectures and review your notes while listening to the your tape. This gives a doubleauditory input. Transfer your notes to index cards that you can carry with you and reviewaloud.
4 Read an assignment for 25 minutes (no more - you lose 85% of your input after the first 25
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 10
Monday:
1. Cancer is a terrible disease, yet many people survive it.2. french fry3. Have your parents (took, taken) you to see a movie lately?4. answerS. Going camping during summer months in the West
Tuesday:
1. ungraceful2. tails of the monkeys3. humorous story = lengthy weird funny4. The lonesome pioneers built a fire.S. hormone - hose
horizon hosiery horn
Wednesday:
1. cat is to mouse:as spider is to __
2. We will soon need more school supplies.3. selena said me and my parents get along pretty good4. DVD players are popular.S. apreciate, weight, likely
Thursday:
1. past participle of show2. puzzles, train, checkers, telephone3. Jose already (new, knew) our new school (principal, principle).44. serious: earnest fun thoughtful5. African countries
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 11
Monday:
1. "I just love doing Mountain Language!" exclaimed Sam.2. soldiers3. Did they (eat, ate, eaten) any popcorn at the movie?4. average5. Some homeruns that are hit by Sammy Sosa
Tuesday:
1. mispronounced2. football cards of lack3. legitimate excuse = strange lawful4. The dog's wagging tail is funny.5. improvise - inauguration
predictable
inborn inability inbred
Wednesday:
1. lion is to cage:as book is to --
2. Wow! That's Mom's best fudge ever.3. Last yer my big brother growed ate inches4. My children have blue eyes.5. writing, enough, travling
Thursday:
1. past participle of burst2. blaze, smoke, west, flame3. I didn't (know, no) that Vatican City is the (smallest, most small) city
in the world.4. rotation: movement still revolving5. things made of glass
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 12
Monday:
1. My neighbor's son plays baseball for the Arizona Diamondbacks.2. dice3. It's been a while since I have ( breaked, broke, broken) any dishes.4. discount5. The huge competition among the soda pop companies
Tuesday:
1. unheroic2. teeth of George Washington3. justifiable actions = defensible4. Lifting weights builds muscles.5. jerk - jewel
unacceptable harmful
jersey
Wednesday:
jeopardy jicama
1. size is to sighs:as bode is to --
2. The Midwest has severe ice storms.3. we was the forth group in line for tickets to sea the new harry potter
movie4. Green eyes cause good luck.5. route, league, humoros
Thursday:
1. past participle of go2. backpack, mall, pencils, paper3. Why don't you put the baby between grandma and (I, me)?4. professional: amateur money expert5. illnesses
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 13
Monday:
1. Fast food is quite fattening, so I seldom eat it.2. buzz3. Some lucky astronauts have (goed, went, gone) into space several
times.4. care ofS. Recently, many people believed in Martians do you
Tuesday:
1. misprinted2. friends of Tom and Huck3. optimistic attitude = cautious4. Moose still roam in Yellowstone.S. knoll - know
positive worried
knot knowledge knock
Wednesday:
1. leaves is to leave:as starts is to --
2. The election posters fell down, but we put them up again.3. at pioneer zoo the children is given free baloons and they cry when
the baloons bust4. John Wayne was a tall man.S. quotient, knowlege, naughty
Thursday:
1. present of ridden2. hat, birds, airplane, cloud3. Both R.W. and (I, me) think you should move to Samoa.4. restrictive: limiting confine freeS. sad things
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 14
Monday:
1. Would you rather have vanilla or caramel ice cream?2. branch3. Because Aunt Elaine is a worrier, she has (freezed, froze, frozen) a
lot of food.4. basket5. After finishing Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain
Tuesday:
1. bypassing2. engines of the race cars3. relevant information = connected unneeded4. A drowning man was rescued by two campers.5. launch - lawn
abundant
laughter
Wednesday:
1. great is to greatest:as good is to __
2. My best friend lives down the street.3. the famous florist growed her own flours in paris france4. Mt. Everest is tall.5. mathmatics, grammar, very
lawsuit law
Thursday:
1. past of tear2. cousin, grandma, aunt, neighbor3. It seems to (us, we) that electronic items cost (less, lesser) than they
did last year.4. extinguish: begin quench destroy5. types of cars
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 15
Monday:
1. Raise your hand now or stay inside for lunch.2. deer3. Did you see the cowboys (ride, rode, ridden) the bucking horses?4. forward5. Assume you feel the same way about comedy
Tuesday:
1. nonbiased2. carrots of the rabbits3. vague answers = musical noisy4. bushy beards must be irritating in the summer.5. menu - mercifulmercy mercurial meow
unclear
Wednesday:
1. king is to country:as principal is to __
2. Sleeping dogs always look so peaceful.3. its hard too weight when your expecting good news4. Seventh grade follows sixth.5. lovable, pumkin, musician
Thursday:
1. past of forsake2. homely, grotesque, pleasant, ugly3. Only staff members are (aloud, allowed) in the Faculty Room.4. hazardous: safe dependable perilous5. things associated with computers
MOUNTAIN LANGUAGE WEEK 16
Monday:
1. Is your favorite season spring, summer, fall, or winter?2. candle3. We know a teacher who has (drinked, drank, drunk) gallons of Dr.
Pepper.4. karatS. The circus being so popular last year
Tuesday:
1. unadjusted2. equipment of the soldier3. peculiar taste = strange4. I love you!S. nobility - nomadNoah noble
sour familiar
nominal
Wednesday:
1. avalanche is to snow:as tidal wave is to --
2. One of my family's favorite movies is Forrest Gump.3. egcited students all ways say its hard to be quite when their quit
egcited4. Elephants are big.S. ancient, avenue, accompeny
Thursday:
1. past participle of wring2. horrible, terrible, positive, bad3. In third grade Mrs. Howard (learned, taught) us cursive.4. flammable: inflammable fire slowS. words beginning with lid"
