Our 5th grade spelling program consists of fifteen spelling words from the following three categories: personal words, content words and exploration words.
The personal words will be unique to each student; they are a student’s misspelled words. The content words are chosen from an elected subject, e.g., science and social studies, and the exploration words emphasize how words are written, e.g., suffixes and prefixes.
5th Grade Spelling Words List – Exploration
These 5th grade spelling words contain either a prefix or suffix: -fore, -inter, -ous, bio-, -ology, -ize, mono- and multi-.
Lesson | Exploration Words | Prefix / Suffix | Definition |
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1 | forecast | fore- | to predict something in the future |
1 | forehead | fore- | the part of the face above the eyes |
1 | foreshadow | fore- | to give a hint of beforehand |
1 | foresee | fore- | to see or know about before hand |
1 | foresight | fore- | the ability to see what will or might happen in the future |
2 | intercede | inter- | to help settle differences between individuals or groups |
2 | interact | inter- | to do things with other people |
2 | interstate | inter- | existing or occurring between two or more states |
2 | internet | inter- | a communication system that connects computers and database all over the world |
2 | interview | inter- | to question and talk with; to get information |
3 | dangerous | inter- | not being protected from harm; may cause injury or harm |
3 | joyous | -ous | feeling of pleasure or happiness |
3 | wondrous | -ous | something extraordinary or causing marvel; marvelous |
3 | curious | -ous | eager to learn; inquisitive |
3 | humorous | -ous | amusing or full of humor: funny |
4 | biography | bio- | a story about a person's life |
4 | biodegradable | bio- | a material that can be decomposed by living organisms |
4 | biology | bio- | the study of life |
4 | biohazard | bio- | a material containing germs or other living things that can be harmful to humans or the environment |
4 | autobiography | bio- | a story about a person's life, written by that person |
5 | criminology | -ology | the study of crime and criminal behavior |
5 | mythology | -ology | the study of ancient myths |
5 | ecology | -ology | the study of organisms and their environment |
5 | geology | -ology | the study of the earth, e.g., rocks and minerals |
5 | meteorology | -ology | the study of weather and weather forecasting |
6 | realize | -ize | to become aware of: understanding; when an idea is understood or becomes real |
6 | socialize | -ize | to enjoy other people or animals; when a person or animal becomes able to participate in society |
6 | materialize | -ize | relating to or consisting of matter; when something that is not real becomes a material or physical object |
6 | fantasize | -ize | to create or develop imaginative views or ideas; when a fantasy becomes real in someone's mind |
6 | compromise | -ize | an agreement over a dispute reached by each side changing or giving up some demand; both sides give a little |
7 | monotone | mono- | a sound that has only one tone, one tone of voice when speaking |
7 | monorail | mono- | a railway system using on one rail |
7 | monologue | mono- | a long speech or performance by a single person |
7 | multicultural | multi- | being influenced by many cultures |
7 | multimedia | multi- | information delivered through multiple sources of media, e.g., radio, television and internet |
7 | multipurpose | multi- | having more than one purpose |
7 | monopoly | mono- | a business or service that is controlled by one company or person |
Our school alternates between vocabulary and spelling words every week; tests are administered every Friday. For a list of vocabulary words, please visit our 5th grade words words section.
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