adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

bio(life)

graph(write)

phone(sound)

logo(word, reason)

meter,

metr (measure)

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Story of a life

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

biography

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Study of life

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

biology

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Medicine used to kill germs

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antibiotic

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The removal and examination of a sample of tissue from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

DAILY DOUBLEDAILY DOUBLEDAILY DOUBLEDAILY DOUBLE

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biopsy

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Capable of being decomposed by biological agents, especially bacteria.

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biodegradable

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A person's own signature or handwriting.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

autograph

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

An image recorded on light-sensitive paper (noun);

to record such an image (verb).

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photograph

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Described in vivid detail; r

elating to written or pictorial representation.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

graphic

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

An instrument that records changes in heartbeat, blood pressure, and respiration (lie detector).

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

polygraph

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Fancy, highly decorative handwriting, with a great many flourishes; the art of fine handwriting.

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calligraphy

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A machine that carries voices from

far off.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

telephone

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

An instrument that converts sound waves into electric current, usually for the purpose of transmitting or recording sound.

Originally: a device for making faint (small) sounds louder.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

microphone

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A method of teaching elementary reading and spelling based on the interpretation of sounds.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

phonics

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A large orchestra composed of string, wind, and percussion sections.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

symphony

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Two words that are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning, spelling, or

both (e.g. bare and bear).

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

homophone

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A long speech made by one person; a dramatic soliloquy.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

monologue

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

An introduction or preface to introduce a play or novel.

DAILY DOUBLEDAILY DOUBLEDAILY DOUBLEDAILY DOUBLE

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

prologue

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A conversation between two or more people.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

dialogue

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A publication that lists things (titles, course offerings, or articles for sale); usually includes descriptive information or illustrations.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

catalog

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A comparison between things that are otherwise dissimilar.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

analogy

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A line which passes through the center of

a figure; it cuts a circle in “two.”

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

diameter

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A subject in school that studies the

measurement and relationships of points,

lines, and angles.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

geometry

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A boundary that encloses an area; fortified boundary,

usually protecting a military position.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

perimeter

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

A device which marks time with regularly recurring ticks or flashes; used in

music.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

metronome

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

An instrument for measuring

atmospheric pressure, used especially in

weather forecasting.

adapted from Bear, D. R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Words study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

barometer