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Word of the Day

Word of the Day. Week of September 17 th. rambunctious: when someone acts wild and noisy Part of Speech: adjective. Which ones are acting rambunctious ? Grandma and Grandpa going for a walk c hildren playing a game of tag p uppies fighting over a bone t he audience at a piano recital

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Word of the Day

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  1. Word of the Day Week of September 17th

  2. rambunctious: when someone acts wild and noisyPart of Speech: adjective • Which ones are acting rambunctious? • Grandma and Grandpa going for a walk • children playing a game of tag • puppies fighting over a bone • the audience at a piano recital • clowns at a circus performance • Tell about a time when you were acting too rambunctious. What were you doing? What happened?

  3. inquire: try to find out something by asking a questionPart of Speech: verb • Are you inquiring when you… • call your grandma to wish her a happy birthday? • ask a librarian where to find a book? • call your friend to ask when his party starts? • ask your mom to check your homework? • ask someone for directions to a new store? • Do you think it’s a good idea to inquire when you aren’t sure about something? Why or why not?

  4. clench: to squeeze tightlyPart of Speech: verb • Which of these could you clench? • a hammer when you’re building a bookcase • a hot dog at a picnic • your teeth during a scary movie • a fragile cup as you drink tea • your friend’s arm on a roller coaster ride • When do you clench your teeth? When do you clench your fists?

  5. monotone: a continuing sound (such as speaking) without any expressionPart of Speech: noun • Which of the following might sound like a monotone? • words spoken by a computer • a dramatic poem read by its author • an electronic voice on an answering machine • a person calling out for help • someone telling a joke • Say your name, age, favorite color, and favorite food in a monotone. Then try it again with lots of expression. Which do you prefer? Why?

  6. Nibble: to eat something using small bitesPart of Speech: verb • Which ones might nibble? • a wolf eating its prey • a queen eating a tea cake • a person in a pie-eating contest • a child tasting a new kind of food • a bear with a honeycomb • What is your favorite food to nibble?

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