Definition
A priority is something that is more important and needs to be done first.
“The mountain looked distant from where we were standing.”
“My cousin lives in another country, so she is very distant from me.”
“Quitting in the middle of a project means you did not accomplish it.”
“Starting a puzzle but never finishing it is not accomplishing it.”
“Getting my first A in math was significant, so my family took me out to dinner.”
“It was a significant win for our team, and everyone celebrated.”
True or false: A distant place is very close to you.
FALSE
Distant means far away in space or time, or sometimes not emotionally close.
“Finishing my homework is a priority before I play video games.”
“During a fire drill, getting outside safely is the main priority.”
“My best friend who sits right next to me is not distant.”
“Something that happened yesterday is not distant in time.”
Make a compound sentence with ACCOMPLISHMENT
“I worked hard on my project, and I finally accomplished it.”
“I wanted to accomplish my running goal, so I practiced every day.”
True or false: A major holiday is a significant day for many families.
TRUE
To accomplish something means to successfully finish a task or goal.
“Graduating from middle school will be a significant moment in my life.”
“A significant change in the weather can cause schools to close.”
“Losing a pencil you never use is usually not significant.”
“A tiny scratch on an old notebook is not significant.”
“The star looked distant in the sky, but it was still very bright.”
“My grandparents live in a distant town, so we only see them on holidays.”
True or false: A priority is something you do last if you have time.
FALSE
Define SIGNIFICANT
Significant means important or meaningful.
“I felt proud when I accomplished my goal of reading ten books.”
“We accomplished cleaning the whole classroom before the bell rang.”
Give a nonexample of a PRIORITY
“Scrolling on my phone instead of doing my project is not a priority.”
“Leaving my chores for weeks is not making them a priority.”
Make a compound sentence with PRIORITY
“I wanted to watch TV, but my priority was to study for the science test.”
“Taking care of my health is a priority, so I try to get enough sleep.”
TRUE