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1 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 1	We’re going to have spelling tests like this every day. Isn’t it shocking? I hope it will also be fun for you. At the beginning of each class, I’ll dictate the entire paragraph. I hope you won’t miss any underlined words. We’...	7

2 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 2	Good spelling is prerequisite for greater job opportunities. How well did you do on your last test? Did you spend enough time studying yesterday? Your grade tells the story. Follow the homework instructions and aim for a perfect grade. Good luck! good ...	6

3 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 3	Hasn’t this been depressing weather? Every time I turn around, it’s raining! It rained on Sunday, on Monday, and on Tuesday. It rained last week, and I think it’ll rain tomorrow, too. Just look at those clouds! depressing weather...	6

4 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 4	My cross old neighbor likes to fuss. He says, “Don’t roll the ball!”, “Don’t ring the doorbell!”, “Don’t break my glass!”, “Keep off the grass!”, and stuff like that. cross fuss neighbor roll ball...	1

5 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 5	Would you like to go shopping with me? We could go to the mall from here, and then we could shop all day. There are some very good sales right now. When do you think you can be ready? I’ll pick you up at the front door. would ...	9

6 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 6	A man entered the building early yesterday. He walked slowly down the hall. He knocked quietly on the last door. No one answered. The man politely knocked again. This time, the door opened. “I have a message for you,” he said to the very ...	3

7 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 7	“How can I explain this to my wife?” he thought nervously. As he drove his “new” car down the street, it rattled loudly, and the brakes squealed shrilly. “It’ll be a lot of work to fix, but it was priced reasonably. I’ll have it purring like a kitten...	5

8 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 8	We wait a great deal. We stand in line. We sit in our cars and wait for traffic to clear. We wait for the right person to come into our lives. We wait until we get “both feet on the ground.” We wait for a new job, a fish to bite, a doctor’s report, ...	3

9 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 9	Last week when I was in Seattle, I tried to make a long-distance call to my family. I dialed 1 + area code + number. To my surprise, I heard “beep, beep, beep,” and “Sorry, this phone has been disconnected.” I was worried, so I asked the operator to ...	2

10 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 10	Maria and Carlos are studying for their driver’s license test. “I always get confused at the 4-way-stop,” said Maria. “Who’s supposed to go first, anyway?” “The driver to your right,” Carlos answered. “Yes, I know,” Maria replied, “but ...	1

11 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 11	Going, going, gone! I saw a picture in the Tuesday paper of the “unofficial world’s longest soft taco.” The 64-foot taco consisted of 30 pounds of ground beef, 6 pounds of grated cheese, and 120 tortillas. It took more than two hours to create...	0

12 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 12	What is cholesterol? It’s found in the yellow parts of eggs, and foods with lots of fat—like meat, cheese, milk, and fried foods. Too much may not be good for your heart. cheeseburger fries ...	1

13 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 13	A Summer Calendar April and May: get the house and garden shipshape. June: Shop around for graduation and wedding gifts. Go to bed late; get up early. July: Shed your troubles and celebrate the 4^th. Shoot fireworks. Dish up the...	1

14 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 14	Many men wear Levis and shirts everywhere. They’d rather take a beating than buy a suit. Trying on pants and jackets to find a good fit is a hassle; and forking out big bucks is scary. Above all, it must please his wife. That’s the bottom line. ...	1

15 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 15	The dog days of summer are here when it’s too hot to cook. Relax! You don’t have to go near a hot stove. You can create dazzling, marvelous meals if you take advantage of perfectly ripened fruits and vegetables from your garden or roadside stands. ...	1

16 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 16	It’s mid-summer in our town. A woman, just home from work, moves her sprinkler to a dry spot on the lawn. Two children whiz by on bicycles, shouting hellos. Another neighborhood child dances with a garden hose, and his younger brother clutches a ...	1

17 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 17	Tall Tales People, especially in the Midwest, exaggerate about the weather, such as the following: “Pity the folks in Nebraska, where it’s so hot farmers have to feed their chickens cracked ice to keep them from laying hard-boiled eggs.” ...	1

18 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 18	In Los Angeles, households that fail to cut water consumption by 10% are penalized. A California drought checklist: Limit shower to two minutes. Turn off tap when brushing teeth or shaving. Make sure all faucets are turned completely off when ...	0

19 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 19	Are you tired of waiting? Some waiting is good, and some of it’s bad. It’s bad if you habitually delay making important decisions about housing, marriage, schooling, or major purchases. Don’t put your life on “hold.” Make the most of who you are ...	0

20 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 20	Smooth or “bald” tires are not only dangerous; they’re illegal in many states. Surprised? It’s because the tires lose their grip on the road, especially in adverse conditions, such as wet weather. Put a penny into the tire tread, with the head ...	1

21 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 21	In case you haven’t heard, 1990 marked the 100^th birthday of peanut butter—and it’s still going strong! Creamy or crunchy, peanut butter is still America’s No. 1 sandwich choice. If you’d like to join the Adult Peanut Butter Lovers Fan Club, send ...	0

22 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 22	A Week of Tragedies An 18-year-old fell asleep at the wheel and rolled his Nissan Van on the highway. A long-time Hamilton resident died suddenly with a heart attack. A fruit picker slid off a ladder and broke her arm. A ...	0

23 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 23	The military is more than those who wage war. Many people fix engines, type, and cook. If they’re really brave, they do sweat-soaked laundry for the desert-dirty soldiers. “It smells like something dead,” said Davison, 28, of Philadelphia...	0

24 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 24	Lucy seriously doubts Snoopy’s dog food is any good. She’s very expressive! Learn to spell the underlined words. doubts brother asked feed guess ...	0

25 - Read and Spell Lesson	Lesson R&S 25	Can you read and interpret all the traffic signs? Check it out: What kind of signs are yellow and warn you to be careful? What do these white regulatory signs mean? “SPEED ZONE AHEAD” “KEEP RIGHT EXCEPT TO PASS” “SLOWER TRAFFIC ...	0