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Word of the Day. Week of December 10 th. b argain: something that is bought for a cheap price Part of speech: noun. Which of these is probably a bargain ? c andy bars for $5 each t wo pairs of pants for the price of one b uy two pairs of shoes and get one free
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Word of the Day Week of December 10th
bargain: something that is bought for a cheap pricePart of speech: noun • Which of these is probably a bargain? • candy bars for $5 each • two pairs of pants for the price of one • buy two pairs of shoes and get one free • movie tickets for half price before 6:00 PM • two dollars extra to split a main course at a restaurant • Tell about a time when you went shopping and found a bargain. Why does it feel good to get something that’s a bargain?
daily: occurring every dayPart of speech: adjective • Which of these happen daily? • your birthday • the sunrise • a test at school • brushing your teeth • eating • Tell about 3 things that you do daily. Then talk about things that you do not do daily. What would it be like if you celebrated your birthday daily?
emotion: a feelingPart of speech: noun • Which words name an emotion? • love • heat • anger • fright • stickiness • What do you do when you feel emotions like frustration or anger? How about when you feel excitement or joy? Which emotions do you prefer?
feeble: weak or frailPart of speech: adjective • Which of these describe someone or something feeble? • a newly hatched baby bird • an elderly person in a wheelchair • a playful puppy • an injured bunny • a weight lifter • Have you ever felt feeble? What was it like? What can you do to help someone who is feeble?
gallant: brave and courteousPart of speech: adjective • Would a gallant person… • throw food in a food fight? • lead the way through a dark forest? • hold the door open to let someone through? • refuse to share with others? • go into a burning building to save a child? • Tell about a time when you or someone you know did something very gallant. What do you think of a person who is gallant?