august 24, 2015- august 28, 2015 gladiator word of the day week 1
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LANGUAGE ARTS/READINGMonday, August 24, 2015
Word of the Day:
rue-fulDefinition: [roo-fel] adjective
expressing sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way.
The Alchemist
MATHTuesday, August 25, 2015
Word of the Day:
cir-cum-nav-igateDefinition: [serkem’navgat] verb
1. sail all the way around (something, especially the world).
2. go around or across (something).3. avoid dealing with (something difficult or
unpleasant).Click the Movie Video Icon to watch “Jason Lewis Circumnavigating the World”
Social StudiesWednesday, August 26, 2015
Word of the Day:
ze-nithDefinition: [‘zene TH] noun1. the highest point reached by a celestial or other
object.2. the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above
an observer.3. the time at which something is most powerful or
successful.The Alchemist
ScienceThursday, August 27, 2015
Word of the Day:
chrom-o-somesDefinition: [krome,som] nounAre thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Passed from parents to offspring, DNA contains the specific instructions that make each type of living creature unique.
Click the Movie Video Icon to watch “Bill Nye Genes DNA and Chromosomes.”
Academy of EducationFriday, August 28, 2015
Word of the Day:
par-a-bleDefinition: [pereb-el] nouna short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. Similar to fables except instead of animals or mythical creatures, a person is in the main character.
The AlchemistClick the Movie Video Icon to watch an example of a parable- Inspirational Story-”The Obstacle in Our Path”
Take a Closer Look…At Your GWOD
Did you complete your Gladiator Word of the Day using your word square?
Create a 10 flap foldable. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS a video on how to make one.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS written instructions. Write the 5 GWOD you completed this week
in the foldable, and leave the other 5 flaps blank for the 5 you will write next week.
Glue or staple your study guide in your composition book.
This activity can be checked by your English teacher.