August 2015

1. August 24, 2015- August 28, 2015
GLADIATOR
WORD OF THE DAY
Week 1

2. Word Squares
Complete your word of the day this week using this graphic organizer.

3. LANGUAGE ARTS/READING
Monday, August 24, 2015
Word of the Day:
rue-ful
Definition: [roo-fel] adjective
expressing sorrow or regret,
especially when in a slightly
humorous way.
The
Alchemist

4. Word Squares
Complete your word of the day this week using this graphic organizer.

5. MATH
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Word of the Day:
cir-cum-nav-gate
Definition: [serkem’navgat] verb
1. sail all the way around (something, especially
the world).
2. go around or across (something).
3. avoid dealing with (something difficult or
unpleasant).
Click the Movie Video Icon to watch
“Jason Lewis Circumnavigating the World”

6. Word Squares
Complete your word of the day this week using this graphic organizer.

7. Social Studies
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Word of the Day:
ze-nith
Definition: [‘zene TH] noun
1. the highest point reached by a celestial or other
object.
2. the point in the sky or celestial sphere directly above
an observer.
3. the time at which something is most powerful or
successful.
The
Alchemist

8. Word Squares
Complete your word of the day this week using this graphic organizer.

9. Science
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Word of the Day:
chrom-o-somes
Definition: [krome,som] noun
Are thread-like structures located inside the nucleus
of animal and plant cells. Each chromosome is made
of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic
acid (DNA). Passed from parents to offspring, DNA
contains the specific instructions that make each
type of living creature unique.
Click the Movie Video Icon to watch
“Bill Nye Genes DNA and Chromosomes.”

10. Word Squares
Complete your word of the day this week using this graphic organizer.

11. Academy of Education
Friday, August 28, 2015
Word of the Day:
par-a-ble
Definition: [pereb-el] noun
a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach
some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson. Similar to
fables except instead of animals or mythical creatures, a
person is in the main character.
The Alchemist
Click the Movie Video Icon to watch an example
of a parable- Inspirational Story-”The Obstacle
in Our Path”

12. Take a Closer Look…
At Your GWOD
 Did you complete your Gladiator Word of the
Day using your word square?
 Create a 10 flap foldable. CLICK HERE TO
ACCESS a video on how to make one.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS written instructions.
 Write the 5 GWOD you completed this week
in the foldable, and leave the other 5 flaps
blank for the 5 you will write next week.
 Glue or staple your study guide in your
composition book.
This activity can be checked by your English teacher.