1. Word of the Day Week of October 15 th

2. admonish: to give a stern warning Part of Speech: verb Which of these are examples of admonishing someone? A police officer stops a driver but does not write a ticket. A judge sentences a criminal to a year in prison. A mother says that next time, her child will go to the “time out” chair. A principal talks to students about walking in the hallway. A father doesn’t pay attention when his children tease each other. Pretend that you are a parent. Your children have just come inside with mud all over their shoes. What would you say to admonish them?

3. foreign: (1) from another country; (2) different; not fitting in Part of Speech: adjective Copy and complete this Venn diagram for foreign: What are some of your favorite foreign foods? foreign (1)foreign (2)

4. gallery: a room or building where art is shown or sold Part of Speech: noun Which of these items might you find displayed in a gallery? paintings envelopes sculptures photographs shovels If you could see any type of exhibit in a gallery, what would you choose to see?

5. harass: to bother repeatedly Part of Speech: verb synonym: torment Copy and complete this word map for harass: What are appropriate ways to respond to someone who is harassing you?

6. indulge: to give in to something for pleasure Part of Speech: verb Which of these might you feel when you indulge in something? enjoyment sorrow excitement fear pleasure What activities do you indulge in for pleasure? What activities do you resist indulging in?