Word of the Day

Week of October 15th

hue: a color or a shade of colorPart of Speech: noun

• “Strawberry red” and “rose red” are the names of hues. Choose a descriptive name for each of these hues:

• light blue• dark yellow• bright orange• light pink• medium green

• A rainbow has seven colors. Which hue is your favorite? What do you own in that hue?

wince: to pull back or make a face in fear or pain

Part of Speech: verb

• Would you wince if you…• got an “A” on a test?• were getting a shot?• were having a birthday party?• had to take bad-tasting medicine?• got your tooth drilled by the dentist?

• Describe a situation that makes you wince.

compromise: when people give in a little to settle a disagreement

Part of Speech: verb

• In which of these situations could people compromise?

• You’re invited to a beach party on the day of your family reunion.

• Your brother wants macaroni and cheese, but you want pizza.

• Your dad gets a $25 traffic ticket, but he only wants to pay $10.

• Half the class wants to play tag, but the others want to play ball.

• Mom wants to go to the mall, but Dad wants to go to the movies.

• Choose one of the situations listed above and tell how the people might compromise.

flimsy: weak and lightweightPart of Speech: adjective

• Which of these is flimsy?• a brick• the bathroom sink• a piece of tracing paper• a spider web• a bronze statue

• Find something in the class that is flimsy. Find something else that is not. Compare the two things. How are they alike and how are they different?

jealous: the feeling you have when you want something that someone else has

Part of Speech: adjective

• Would you be jealous if your friend…• had a toothache?• got a new bike?• won a trip to Disney World?• lost her pet?• broke an arm?

• Tell about a time when you felt jealous. What made you feel that way? How does it feel to be jealous?