1. Word of the Day
Week of December 3rd

2. enthusiasm: a strong feeling of excitement or interest Part of speech: noun synonym: eagerness
Use it in a sentence
Examples
Copy and complete this concept map for enthusiasm:
What makes you feel enthusiasm? How do you express it?

3. establish: to set up Part of speech: verb
Which of these do you do when you establish something?
form something new
demolish something
install something new
create something
eliminate something
When was the United States of America established as an independent nation?

4. Flounder: (1) a flatfish that lives in salt water (noun); (2) to struggle awkwardly (verb)
Which of these might flounder about?
a cat that falls into a tub full of water
a runner headed for the finish line
someone trying to learn to balance on a unicycle
a ballerina performing onstage
someone walking through an unfamiliar room in the dark
Name some creatures that might flounder about when removed from their natural habitat.

5. frigid: very cold Part of speech: adjective antonym: warm
Which of these would be frigid?
a January morning in New York
the summit of Mount Everest
a sand castle
an iceberg
a July afternoon in Florida
Have you ever been swimming in frigid water? Have you ever been outdoors in frigid weather? Tell a partner about it.

6. Narrative: a story or narration Part of speech: noun
Copy and complete this word map for narrative:
What is a narrative that you have enjoyed reading or listening to?