1. ROAR Behavior of the Week
In class, you should follow two standard rules: 1. Remain in your seat, and 2. Don't speak out. You should always ask or be given permission before you do either.

2. Word of the Day Monday
interval (noun): the distance between things; a definite length of time marked off by two instants
Sample sentence:
After a short interval for an intermission, the play will resume.

3. Word of the Day Tuesday
anecdote (noun): a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person
Sample sentence:
Bill’s funny anecdote about his first day of high school put the nervous freshmen at ease.

4. Word of the Day Wednesday
compose (verb): write, create, or make up
Sample sentence:
Even short poems are difficult to compose if you do not have a strong command of the English language.

5. Word of the Day Thursday
differentiate (verb): recognize or ascertain what makes something different
Sample sentence:
When the twins go outside, they differentiate themselves by dressing in unique outfits.

6. Word of the Day Friday
engross (verb): absorb all the attention or interest of
Sample sentence:
Hopefully the plastic keys will engross the crying baby for a while.

7. ACT Practice Problems of the Day
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