1. The Word of the Week is Essential
Have you ever heard this word before?
Do you know what it means?
Turn and talk to a neighbor about what this word means.

2. Essential Definition: extremely important and necessary uh-sen-shuh l
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: extremely important and necessary

3. Essential Synonyms necessary crucial imperative needed
Why do you think this picture represents the word essential?

4. Can you identify prefixes in these words?
Essential
Antonyms
unnecessary
unimportant
optional
nonessential
Can you identify prefixes in these words?

5. Essential
Water, sunlight, oxygen and the right temperature is essential to the growth of plants.
What is crucial for the growth of humans?

6. Essential
The females have relatively large tusks, which are essential in obtaining their food.

7. Essential
It is essential that you wear warm clothing during the winter months in New York.
Name some places you could visit during the cold winter months where warm clothing is unnecessary.

8. Essential
Why are these qualities imperative to have in order to succeed in life?

9. Essential Make a T-Chart
On one side, make a list of essentials in your life.
On the other side, make a list of nonessentials.