Great Writers Can't Always Spel

Every parent likes to think their children are creative, but really - my oldest son is so creative . . . okay, bear with me here. His fifth grade teacher has the students write out their spelling words each week before the day of the test, using them in sentences of their own devising. Because my son's handwriting is sloppy to the point of being cryptic, his teacher told him he could do his sentences on the computer at home each week and e-mail them back to school to her address, where they are then printed, corrected, graded and returned to him. Since all of this stuff is now on our hard drive, I can review his work and share some of it with you. Some of these I can explain, but others I just don't understand at all. The spelling words are noted in bold print:

It was thoughtful of you, but next time don't interfere.
He gracefully unsheathed his sword and scanned the clearing.
The peaceful sensation slowly clouded his mind.
Repay me now and I might not kill you.
Me caveman from prehistoric times!
PLACH! I don't believe in that predicting stuff.
The unknown was waiting.
Report to me at ones!
Carrot stew, eyeballs, and liver. Mmmmmmm, my favorite.
He clutched it loosely in his palm.
Polly puked at the site of polish.
CH-CH. We are having gopher stew.
The ledge collapsed and so did he.
His jealousy was predictable.
Poly Popper picked plump poisoned plums.
Carry Codeil copes with corrupting crumbs.
Clark's committee confesses controlling congress.
A condemn exploded at the force of the bomb.
Nature took over.
Kneel before the king if you value your life.
First comes dough, then the bread.
The playwright wrote the play right.
No danger was insight.
Whittle me timber!
The medicine held sore thoughts.
The scientific word for water is h2o.
"Draw your sword, you cowered!"
The window was condensed.
I found the right peace, and inserted it.
Jimmy opened up the cellar door . . . and was never seen again.
The spatial surprise is in the other room.
He worked as a consumer.
The sheared sheep shook shamelessly.
He suddenly stood up in alert.
Abe liken was a pioneer.
Shy purpose to him.
He had an affair with him.
Oh it is just a harmless beast. Ah, it bit me!
An arc is a big ship made out of wood.
I have a veritable taste.
My decision was partial.
Mining in Alaska was considered illegal after what happened to Jimmy.


With a couple more spelling tests before the end of the school year, I may feel the need to add to this list. Poor Jimmy!