Wednesday is Vocabulary Day!
The very best way to improve your vocabulary is to read!! In addition, we will focus on a new list of vocabulary words each week.
Next Quest: Wednesday, March 5th
Conte's goal is that all sixth graders learn 3,000 new words this year. Let's shoot for learning 1500 of them in ELA!
Our Count to Date: [tba - need to update]
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astride
careen
clamor
haul
heave
hydrophobia
knoll
liable
lunge
marrow
poultice
pounce
shiftless
spasm
sumptuous
writhe
aggravation
gnawed
plunder
depredation
brand
bray
solemn
sulk
clout
dingy
varmint
venison
frazzle
fierce
wither
gnarled
clasp
exhibit
appeal
persecute
unveil
pedestal
poverty
declare
eloquent
affection
contribute
lofty
ferry
immigrant
character
plot
setting
exposition
denoument
rising action
conflict