Word of the Week Challenges

1. “Word of the Week” Challenge #1 1
Please complete and return this to your Personalized Learning
Time teacher by September 8th
to be included in the raffle!
Name: ______________________ Grade: _____ PLT Teacher: ________________
The challenge: Vocab Self-Reflection
Answer each question with full sentences and using support and explanations. Demonstrate your
understanding of each word. Continue on the back of this paper as needed.
1. What things in your life would you classify as too complex? How could you make these
things simpler for you?
2. Is it better to assess a situation or choice before you jump into or agree to it, or is it better to
say ‘yes’ to all new options or opportunities that are presented to you? What are the possible
benefits and consequences to these two ways of thinking?
3. Lawrence Kutner stated that “Children learn and remember at least as much from the context
of the classroom as from the content of the coursework.” In a few sentences, explain what his
quote means and why you do or do not agree with him.

2. “Word of the Week” Challenge #1 2
Please complete and return this to your Personalized Learning
Time teacher by September 29th
to be included in the raffle!
Name: ______________________ Grade: _____ PLT Teacher: ________________
The challenge: Connect Two
Answer each question with full sentences and detailed explanations. Demonstrate your
understanding of each word.
Example: Courteous & drenched are connected because a courteous person will share his umbrella so
someone doesn’t get drenched.
1. Principle and Derive
____________________ & _____________________ are connected because ______________
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2. Modify and Integrate
____________________ & _____________________ are connected because ______________
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3. “Word of the Week” Challenge #1 3
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Time teacher by October 5th to be included in the raffle!
Name: ______________________ Grade: _____ PLT Teacher: ________________
The challenge: Sketch it
Draw a picture, cartoon, example, or symbol to represent each word. Write a caption to explain your
sketches. Be as creative as you can! Use the back of this paper if needed.
1. Depict
2. concur

4. “Word of the Week” Challenge #1 4
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Name: ______________________ Grade: _____ PLT Teacher: ________________
The challenge: Frayer Models
Complete the chart for both words. Be sure to be specific and detailed in your work!
(other chart on back!)

6. “Word of the Week” Challenge #1 5
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Time teacher by November 17th to be included in the raffle!
Name: ______________________ Grade: _____ PLT Teacher: ________________
The challenge: Examples & Non-Examples
Answer each question about the words with as much detail and specificity as you can.
Word Example Non-Example
Consult
When would a teacher need to
consult with a student during
class?
When would a teacher NOT need
to consult with a student during
class?
Adequate
How might a student show
adequate progress in and out of
school towards getting ready for
college?
How might a student NOT show
adequate progress in and out of
school towards getting ready for
college?

7. “Word of the Week” Challenge #1 6
Please complete and return this to your Personalized Learning
Time teacher by December 8th to be included in the raffle!
Name: ______________________ Grade: _____ PLT Teacher: ________________
The challenge: Write A Story
Write a fictional short story, using the words as creatively as you can.
Choose one of the following scenarios:
*Going to the mall and the lights go out.
*Arriving in a new city and people think you are a celebrity.
*Finding a puppy with a bag of money tied around its neck at your door.
Elaborate: (verb) To add more detail to something, especially something said
Equivalent: Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
Escalate: To become or cause to become more intense or serious; To increase rapidly