1. The Word of the Week is . . . stamina
Runners have it.
Athletes have it.
Readers, writers, and mathematicians have it too.
What do you think the word stamina means?

2. Pronunciation: stam-uh-nuh
stamina
Pronunciation: stam-uh-nuh
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: physical or mental strength that allows someone to do something for a long time

3. Synonyms: *endurance *energy *grit *staying power *resilience
stamina
Synonyms:
*endurance
*energy
*grit
*staying power
*resilience

4. Antonyms: *cowardice *weakness *fear *laziness *powerlessness
stamina
Antonyms:
*cowardice
*weakness
*fear
*laziness
*powerlessness

5. stamina
In order to build your reading and writing stamina, you must read and write EVERY DAY!

6. stamina
Math students must rely on their strategies and stamina in order to solve problems accurately.
What are some other times that you use your stamina throughout your school day?

7. stamina
Michael Phelps worked hard to build his physical & mental stamina. How can his words guide you?