Name : ____________________

Word Work Contract: Week 16

This week we are focusing on the suffix -ous. A suffix is a word part that comes at the end of
a root/base word. -Ous is a suffix meaning full of.

Words:
Envious
Dangerous
Various
Anxious
Mysterious
Nervous
Glorious
Envy
Variety
Anxiety

Definitions
Someone that is full of envy.
Something that is full of danger.
Something that is full of variety.
Someone that is full of anxiety.
Someone or something that is full of mystery.
Someone that is full of nerves.
Something that is full of glory.
A feeling of want for something that someone else has.
Things that are all different from each other.
A feeling of nervousness that causes extreme worry.

Assignments: Pick one of the following to complete each night. You will be tested on Friday.

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Choose 5 of your -ous words and write a sentence using each word correctly. A good 3 rd
grade sentence has 5-8 words and begins with a capital letter and ends with punctuation.
Story time! Use all your spelling words to create a story. Write your spelling word in
BOLD print!
Have a parent or older sibling give you a practice test and have them sign it. You will be
expected to know the meaning of the word.
Write each word in alphabetical order and draw a quick picture next to each word to
show its meaning.
Type your list 4 times on a computer, with each list typed in a different/fun font. Print
it out and turn it in!
Word Pyramids for all your spelling words. Start with the first letter of the word on the
top line. Add the next letter and put the first two letters on the second line. Keep going
from there.
Write your words with something unique (ex. Shaving cream, spaghetti, salt, etc.) and
take a picture. Please email to your teacher! DO NOT bring it to school.