Each week our class learns one special, "tricky" vocabulary word. We use the inquiry method where the meaning of the word is discussed and revealed as the week progresses.

Week of 10/28 adept: skilled, expert

Week of 10/21 disgruntled: upset, grouchy, dissatisfied

Week of 10/14 grapple: try, wrestle with (as in an idea or project)

Week of 10/7  aspiration: desire, ambition, or goal 

Week of 9/30   engrossed: absorbed

Week of 9/23  predicament: problem, precarious situation

Week of 9/16   inquisitive: curious, prone to questioning

Week of 9/9     tenacious: very determined to do something

Week of 9/3     persevere: keep trying, even when it's hard

Week of 8/27    fledgling: new to something, a beginner