Synonyms
Courageous
Brave, fearless
Everyone should sleep 8 hours a day. It is good for you to get a lot of sleep. It is bad to sleep for less then 8 hours a day. This is why I think everyone should sleep for 8 hours a day.
Persuade
Why we should all get 8 hours of sleep.
Rich
Poor
Your sister was out riding her new bike. She suddenly came running in the house crying. Why do you think she was crying and what could you do about it?
She fell off her bike, hurt herself. Ask if she's okay? offer her some ice.
What does hiatus mean?
break, pause
Bright
Sparkling, Radiant, blinding
Steel is a very important metal which is used for many things. In the USA the automobile industry uses the most steel. Steel in used putting up building. Cans and containers are made from steel. Steel is used to make farm and factory machines.
Inform.
How steel is important in its many uses.
clean, neat
You were working on a test and the bell rang. You were not done. How do you feel? What would you do?
You could feel stressed, upset.
Talk to the teacher about it, see if you could have more time. Discuss other options.
Gary was sentimental about graduating high school. He knew he would not be a kid for much longer and would miss his old friends when he moved.
What does sentimental mean?
emotional, tenderness, sadness or nostalgia.
Altercation
Argument, contention, disagreement
Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president
Persuade
Why carl would be a good class president.
Delicious
nasty, rotten, gross
In the lunch room, your friend dropped his tray and his food went all over the floor. What do you think he is feeling and what would you do?
He is feeling stressed or embarrassed. You could offer to help him pick up the tray/food.
Mary was nervous for the first day of school. She was an introvert, and her timidity made it hard to make new friends.
What does introvert mean?
Shy, not talkative.
Conversation
Chat, conference, discussion, talk
Todd was in his basement. He was searching everywhere for his sled. Across town, Benny was in his attic. He was searching, too. It was time for one more of Todd and Benny’s contests. This time the winner would be the first to make sled tracks down the big hill. Todd planned to be first. So did Benny.
Entertain.
Sledding story
Approval
disapproval, disgust
You were at school and you were running in the hallway. You ran past a teacher and she gave you a look. What kind of look do you think was on her face and why? What do you think you should do?
The teacher was probably annoyed that you were running. They may ask you to stop. You could slow down and say sorry or explain why you are in a rush.
As Jamie ran towards the goal on the soccer field he suddenly rolled his ankle and fell painfully. He grimaced, clutching his ankle in pain.
What does grimaced mean?
Frowned, sneered, pout
Famous
Well known, Popular, liked.
At the age of twelve, Benjamin Franklin became an apprentice to his brother James, a printer. Ben wasn’t thrilled about the apprenticeship that would last nine years. But the trade offered him the opportunity to read, write, and edit the printed word. However, the apprenticeship didn’t go well. The two brothers didn't like each other and argued constantly.
Inform
Tell us about Benjamin Franklins life.
Outdated
Modern,new
You are looking at something on your friends phone. You accidently drop the phone and crack the screen. What would you do or say to your friend?
Apologize, offer to help get the phone fixed.
The house phone has become obsolete since the invention of the I-phone happened.
What does obsolete mean?
no longer produced or used, out of date.