Coyotes 

Week 1

These spelling words focus on short vowel sounds

1. arid

2. distract

3. benefit

4. vivid

5. static

6. unselfish

7. text

8. trusting

9. complex

10. plot

11. evidence

12. abstract

13. magnificent

14. candid

15. fundamental

16. symbolic

17. infinity

18. digital

19. endurance

20. cultural

pelling Pre-test Sentences 

1. (arid) The arid climate in the desert would easily sap the nutrients and moisture out of tropical plants. (arid)

2. (distract) “Don’t distract me, I’m trying to work!” (distract)

3. (benefit) Do your homework, it’s for your own benefit. (benefit)

4. (vivid) She could remember the dream in vivid detail. (vivid)

5. (static) He felt the tingle of static from the cat’s fur. (static)

6. (unselfish) The unselfish child shared her snack with the student that had no food. (unselfish)

7. (text) Did you read the text? (text)

8. (trusting) I’m just clicking on answers and sort of trusting in luck to pass the test. (trusting)

9. (complex) You can use a comma in a complex sentence. (complex)

10.  (plot) I don’t understand the plot of the story. (plot)

11. (evidence) When the lawyer showed the evidence I just admitted I was guilty. (evidence)

12. (abstract) Robux are not some theoretical, abstract cost, they are purchased with real money . (abstract)

13. (magnificent) There is a magnificent view from the top of A Mountain. (magnificent)

14. (candid) This is the most honest, candid, and intelligent discussion I have ever had with a fifth grader. (candid)

15. (fundamental) The fundamental problem in America right now is the housing problem. (fundamental)

16. (symbolic) The American flag is symbolic of democracy, freedom, and the American way. (symbolic)

17. (infinity) A line that stretched from here to infinity appeared in front of me, and I began to follow it. (infinity)

18. (digital) My students prefer a digital clock but it does not help them learn to tell time. (digital)

19. (endurance) Running a mile is a real test of endurance. (endurance)

20. (cultural) Each state had it’s own kind of cultural food. (cultural)