English Reading & Spelling: The Greek Roots

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The phonics helped the student improve her reading by teaching sounds and letter combinations. During science class, we learned how photosynthesis allows plants to make their own food from sunlight. A violent cyclone struck the coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. My younger brother is afraid of water and was diagnosed with hydrophobia. The scientist used a telescope to study distant stars. Our teacher gave us a colorful graphic organizer to help us plan our writing. I visited an optician to get new glasses for reading. The astronaut soared through space on a mission to Mars. We read the fascinating biography of Helen Keller and learned about her life. The thermometer showed a temperature of 38°C during the heatwave. The teacher asked us to improve our punctuation and sentence structure in the grammar assignment. Egypt’s geography includes deserts, the Nile River, and mountains. The dam provides power to the village through hydroelectric energy.