Words of the Week

WOW for the Week of June 13th-June 17th, 2016

Word of the Week

Trepidation: (Noun)state of fear or anxiety; trembling or quivering movement

Example: The student approached the podium with trepidation, nervous to address the entire middle school, even though he had prepared.

Literary Term of the Week

Alliteration– the repetition of beginning sounds in two or more words

Example:

Walter walked wearily

While wondering where

Wally was.

Graphic Organizer for June

Persuasion Map (Please see bulletin board)

Personal and Social Responsibility Term for June

Participation –to be in on something

Example: There was so much participation in the food drive that the food shelf was able to provide food to fifty families that were struggling as a result of the plant layoffs.