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Where is your favorite place to go when you feel like laughing? When I feel like laughing, my favorite place to go is Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The man fizz To make a hissing or sputtering sound. fuzz Loose, light, fluffy matter. A blur. jazz A style of music that was especially popular in the 1920s. WORD BOX was spoke announcedtried couldntsaid alwaysreminded Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which* much* his who an their* she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran five* read over* such* along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost

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Write a letter to yourself for when you turn 25 years old. Dear _______, Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The astronaut mill a factory that makes something. A machine for grinding solids (coffee; flour). mass Having bulk or size. A number or quantity. ill Sick or unwell. Unfavorable or hostile. WORD BOX walkedstepped feltput plantedflew was gladleft Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which* much* his who an their* she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran five* read over* such* along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost

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Compare yourself to any fairy tale character and tell why you are like them. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The submarine speck a small spot. A very little bit of something. shall Plan to or intend to. hiss A sharp sound ending with a prolonged S. To show disapproval. WORD BOX dovelanded spedsearched was fulldiscovered carriedalmost Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which* much* his who an their* she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran five* read over* such* along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost

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Write about what you think the president could do for a job if he werent already the president. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The roller coaster fuss To complain or protest. To give excessive attention to. weep To cry. sob To weep with a convulsive catching of the breath. WORD BOX twirledscared twistedwent was fullbrought scaledreminded Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which* much* his who an their* she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran five* read over* such* along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost

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If you were going to be stranded on an island and could bring only 3 things, what would they be? If I were stranded on an island, I would bring Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The turtle lass a girl or young woman. heel The back part of the foot. To follow at ones heels (a dog heels). pod A seed vessel (pea or bean). An insect egg case. WORD BOX was warmfloated feltrelaxed drankswam neversaw Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 know* make which* much* his who an their* she new* another* seem tree name dear* ran five* read over* such* along* bed fine sat hope* fire* ten order* part early* being care answer course against wear Mr. side poor lost

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Write about a task or chore that you dislike. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary Mr. Olson hem To fold back and sew down the edge. The edge or border of a garment. hex A spell, charm, or curse. nip To take off by snipping. To squeeze, pinch, or bite. WORD BOX told storiesfire campchildren bedtimeslept sharedremembered Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy* three down* work put were* before* just way too* shall own* most sure* thing* only* near than fat third* same love hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes* though* outside wind Mrs. learn held front built family began air

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Write about a lie you just had to tell. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The baker jab To poke. A short, quick punch. rim The outer edge of something. jay A type of bird. WORD BOX madebaked breadbrought servedcooled sharedcustomers Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy* three down* work put were* before* just way too* shall own* most sure* thing* only* near than fat third* same love hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes* though* outside wind Mrs. learn held front built family began air

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Write about a habit you find hard to break. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The butterfly ram A male sheep. To strike with great force. snag A hole or tear in a fabric. Any obstacle. snug Warmly comfortable or cozy. Fitting closely. WORD BOX knewflew grewwas waitedspoke landedcircled Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy* three down* work put were* before* just way too* shall own* most sure* thing* only* near than fat third* same love hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes* though* outside wind Mrs. learn held front built family began air

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Write an advertisement that tries to persuade people to buy green cheese. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The gorilla tack A short nail with a flat head. To join together or combine. shuck To remove the husk, pod, or shell. lack The absence of something needed or desired. To fall short of. WORD BOX filmedcarried heldwatched toldcamera videomovie Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy* three down* work put were* before* just way too* shall own* most sure* thing* only* near than fat third* same love hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes* though* outside wind Mrs. learn held front built family began air

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Write a funny phone message to leave on your answering machine. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary Matt snip To cut with a small quick stroke. peck To strike or indent with the beak. A large quantity. A quick kiss (on the cheek). snob A person who thinks they are better than everyone else. WORD BOX rodewore fellbicycle helmetpedaled turnedwent Spelling List 1 List 2List 3List 4 said* did boy* three down* work put were* before* just way too* shall own* most sure* thing* only* near than fat third* same love hear yesterday* eyes* door clothes* though* outside wind Mrs. learn held front built family began air

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What is the best thing in life in your opinion, and why? Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary My favorite sandwich jack A device for lifting or raising items. A playing card with a picture of a soldier. puck A black rubber disc used in hockey. shack A rough cabin, hut, or shanty. WORD BOX hasham cheeselettuce mayotomatoes chickenpickles Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat again* give after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also* until* call oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head* food young ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont paper

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Where would you go if you had a time machine? Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The zoo tuck To put into a small place. To thrust end the loose end of something. hash A dish of diced meat and vegetables. Reworking of old material. stock A supply of goods kept on hand. To store something. WORD BOX hasanimals manydifferent elephantslions snakesinteresting Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat again* give after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also* until* call oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head* food young ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont paper

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What would you do with only three wishes (besides wish for more wishes)? Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary Mrs. Hanson sway To move or swing to and fro. stem The stalk of a plant. To arise or originate from. swell To inflate or increase in size. Stylish, first rate, or fine. WORD BOX gardengrew plantedweeded pickeddug carrotsworked Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat again* give after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also* until* call oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head* food young ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont paper

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Describe one time when you were brave. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The mouse scan To glance or look over quickly. To read (data or image) for use by a computer. scum A layer of film that forms on the surface of a liquid. A low, worthless, or evil person. swish A sound like a rod cutting through the air, or small waves washing on the shore. WORD BOX wisheddreamed cheeseknew rememberedthought plannedslept Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat again* give after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also* until* call oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head* food young ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont paper

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Imagine you had $100 but you couldn't keep it. You had to give it away to a person or charity. Who would you give it to and why? Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The bridge slit A long cut or a thin opening. A playing card with a picture of a soldier. stiff Rigid, firm, and difficult to bend. Not working or moving easily. still Remaining in place or at rest. Motionless. WORD BOX wasout endedneeded brokenrepair fellbicycle Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 long* here* other old take cat again* give after* many* open kind must* high* far* both end also* until* call oclock* second* water town took pair* now keep* head* food young ago world airplane without kill ready stay wont paper

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If you could cook any meal for your family, what would you cook? Describe the meal and tell how you would make it. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary Henry drove slot A narrow notch or slit for admitting something (like a coin or mail). bless To bestow good upon someone or something. To sanctify by a religious rite. blush To redden, as from embarrassment or shame. To become rosy in color. WORD BOX hismother grandmacar storelibrary carpast Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is* you* to and* we that* in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first came* girl house* ask* small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank sleep letter hour glad follow company believe begin mind pass reach month

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Describe your favorite character from a book, a movie, or television. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The earth slush Partly melted snow. sleek Smooth or glossy. Trim and graceful. gloss A glaze, luster, or shine. To put gloss upon. WORD BOX isgreen oceansblue turnsfar planetlive Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is* you* to and* we that* in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first came* girl house* ask* small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank sleep letter hour glad follow company believe begin mind pass reach month

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What do you like best about your home? Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary The kangaroo clot A mass or clump. clip To cut or trim. cluck The sound that a hen makes. WORD BOX threwhit boomeranghead was angryfelt wonderedlooked Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is* you* to and* we that* in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first came* girl house* ask* small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank sleep letter hour glad follow company believe begin mind pass reach month

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If you could have any animal for a pet, what would it be? Describe the pet and how you would take care of it. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary Our grocery bag clash To make a loud harsh noise. To come together or collide. clam A bivalve mollusk. clay Moist earth that can be used to form pottery and bricks. WORD BOX hasfruits manyvegetables was fulltomatoes eggsmilk Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is* you* to and* we that* in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first came* girl house* ask* small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank sleep letter hour glad follow company believe begin mind pass reach month

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Imagine you opened your own restaurant. Tell the name of your restaurant, and explain what you would serve. Write a paragraph on the topic of your choice. If you need help choosing a topic, just ask your teacher. Word Detective vocabulary My dentist flop To plop or fall down suddenly. To swing loosely or flap. flash A brief sudden burst of bright light. A very brief moment or instant. flab Unwanted body fat. WORD BOX toothteeth cleanedpulled fixedhas told measked Spelling List 1List 2List 3List 4 the* a is* you* to and* we that* in not saw* home soon* stand box* upon first came* girl house* ask* small yellow* show* goes* clean buy* thank sleep letter hour glad follow company believe begin mind pass reach month