integrity
jocular
kindle
ludicrous
provocative
Fill in the blank with the correct word for the definition.
1. _______________(adjective) ridiculous; so out of place as to be funny
2. _______________(noun) strict compliance to an ethical standard
3. _______________(verb) to set on fire; to stir up or excite
4. _______________(adjective) that arouses one to be angry, amused, curious thoughtful
5. _______________(adjective) given to joke
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Demonstrative pronouns are pronouns that point out. They are this, that, these, and those. That is my hat. I like these not those.
Find the demonstrative pronouns in these sentences.
1. That is a great idea.
2. I will take those.
3. How much money do you want for this?
4. These are the shoes I want.
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Whew! Tons of games @ AddictingGames.com

Here are some sites that will help students learn geographical locations.
Maps.com
SheppardSoftware.com
Funschool.Kaboose.com
QuizHub— Identify the states and their capitals
Scholastic.com–This site gets you familiar with the states and their shapes.
YourChildLearns.com
NetState.com— If you click on the state on the map you will be able to read more about each state
AddictingGames.com has a site where you can find a state and then drag to the spot where it belongs.

Here’s a list of several websites that can help students learn keyboarding. It’s found @ ComputerLab.Kids.New.Net

Whew! I found a site that has a smorgasborg full of all different kinds of educational websites. The site is called Student Resources.

I found a website @ TeachNet.com that gives a list of 40 ways to practice spelling.
1. ABC order- Write your words in alphabetical order.
2. Rainbow Words – Write your words in three colors
3. Backwards Words- Write your words forwards, then backwards.
4. Silly sentences -Use all your words in ten sentences
5. Picture words – Draw a picture and write your words in the picture.

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I have found a site with the 1200 most frequently used words in writing.
The words in this list are in the order of their frequency of use in everyday writing.
Since the is the most frequently used word in the English language, its number one.
The first 25 words are used in 33% of everyday writing.
The first 100 words appear in 50% of adult and student writing.
The first 1,000 words are used in 89% of everyday writing.
Here’s the site where I found the list.
There is a book called Sitton Spelling Source Book Series which will organized the words so that they can be incorporated into learning and review each year through eighth grade.
Here are some examples that contain the grade, word list and internet games:
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade (Also check out this Check the Spelling game)
Sixth Grade
This really draws out my blog but here’s the entire list of 1200 words:

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Here’s an online site which helps you personalize flashcards to memorize your spelling words. It’s called FlashcardExchange.com

Not long ago I worked in a factory. At one point, I was an instructor to the newly hired. Then much to my disappointment they downsized me and I was forced to go back to assembly line work. When I returned to the assembly line, it was difficult to keep from boredom. Even though it was against the policy of the handbook. I had to do something to keep my mind from wandering and to get encouragement. So I wrote out Bible verses on index cards. I would fold them in quarters and then memorize Bible passages in small increments. This action kept me from falling into deeper depression, helped me to deal with the embarrassment and gave me something to think about. I remember memorizing two distinct passages. One was from Psalm 139 which gives a good description of how well God knows us and loves us. And then the other was one I read this morning from the Psalms. It is Psalms 19:7-11. I love the Bible and I love the beautiful description this passage tells of it (:
The law of the LORD is perfect,
restoring the soul;
The testimony of the LORD is sure,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The commandment of the LORD is pure,
enlightening the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is clean,
enduring forever;
The judgments of the LORD are true;
they are righteous altogether.
10 They are more desirable than gold,
yes, than much fine gold;
Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them Your servant is warned;
In keeping them there is great reward.
Here’s the site called Bible Gateway.