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 2/4 iterations: repetition of process to improve

Week of 1/28 tranquility: calm, peace, stillness

Week of 1/21 inference: a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

Week of 1/14 advocate: (v) the speak up or out (no) someone who speaks up or out for a cause

Week of 1/7 illuminate: light up, illustrate, highlight

Week of 12/17 nestle: to settle snuggly

Week of 12/10 serene: calm and peaceful

Week of 12/3 vigilant: watchful, observant, attentive, alert

Week of 11/26 bustling: full of activity, or busy, energetic, and/or noisy activity

Week of 11/12 avid: having or showing a keen interest in or enthusiasm for something

Week of 11/5   prolific: plentiful, producting a great amount (prolific fruit trees, prolific readers...)

Week of 10/29   strive: work hard to reach a goal, persevere

Week of 10/22   tenacious: very determined, working hard to reach a goal, not giving up

Week of 10/15   predicament: a problem, a troublesome situation

Week of 10/8     aspiration: a hope, ambition, or goal

Week of 10/1     grapple: to deal with, struggle with, wrestle with

Week of 9/24     disgruntled: upset, dissatisfied, grumpy

Week of 9/17     inquire: ask, wonder, seek

Week of 9/10     engrossed: being completely absorbed in something

Week of 9/4       whimsical: playful or fanciful, full of fantasy

Week of 8/28     fledgeling : new, beginner, starting out