THE CHALLENGE BY: GARY SOTO
ATTENTION Close or careful observing or listening. I need your attention while I explain your homework.
AWKWARD Uncomfortable It was an awkward moment when the teacher tripped.
BRAGGED Boasted The boy bragged about getting a new Play Station 3.
BRISKLY Quick, energetically She walked briskly through the park.
CONVERSATION A talk that two or more people have. They had a conversation about the Academic fair.
ENCOURAGE To give support or confidence. The father will encourage his son to do a good job at school.
MANAGED Succeeded in doing something with difficulty. She managed to complete the difficult task in only a few days.
NOTICE To become aware of Please take notice to the children crossing the street.