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EMC 2796
A DAY 6+GRADE
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A Word a Day
Week 1
petty
adjective
not important
When we divided the lunch bill, it seemedpetty to argue over who would pay the extra five cents.Complete this graphic organizer for petty.
What are some other things that you think are too petty to argue about?
The business venture turned out to be a financial disaster.Which of these are ventures?
• a guaranteed success• a bet• an adventure into the unknown• a sure thing• a chance
Are there any ventures you might like to be involved in?What are they? Why would you be willing to take the risk?
venture
noun
a risky or uncertain undertaking
What it is: What it is not:
Examples: Not examples:petty
Week 1
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A Word a Day
whim
noun
a sudden idea todo something
I’d planned to clean out my closet today, but on a whim, I decided to go roller-skating.Which of the following show acting on a whim?
• We have been planning our trip to Italy for a year.• Grandpa put down his newspaper and announced that
we were all going out for ice cream.• It was such a nice day that we went to the beach instead
of the movies.• He practices the trumpet daily and hopes to be chosen
for the high school jazz band.• I love that song. Let’s dance!
What are some things you sometimes do on a whim?
Mom looked quizzical when she received a birthday card from someone whose nameshe didn’t recognize.Which words mean about the same as quizzical?
• perplexed• certain• convinced• confused• befuddled
How would you look if you were quizzical? Try it.
quizzical
adjective
expressing doubt orquestioning; puzzled
ReviewWeek 1
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A Word a Day
Answers for page 7: 1. A, 2. J, 3. A, 4. G
petty • venture • whim • quizzical
Write on the board the four words studied this week. Read the words with the classand briefl y review their meanings. Th en conduct the oral activities below.
1 Tell students that you are going to givethem a clue about one of the words forthe week. They are to find the word that answers the clue.
• This word describes what it is like to argue over silly details. (petty)
• You might look this way if you didn’tunderstand something. (quizzical)
• This word describes an undertaking with an uncertain result. (a venture)
• One of these may cause you to do something unplanned. (a whim)
2 Read each sentence and ask studentsto supply the correct word to completethe sentence.
• Mr. Pine invested money in his sister’s business . (venture)
• On a , Mom decided we’d go toa restaurant instead of eating dinnerat home. (whim)
• Your expression tells me my explanation didn’t make sense. (quizzical)
• These details are important, not .(petty)
3 Read each sentence and ask studentsto tell which word or words are wrong.Then have them provide the correct wordfrom the week’s list.
• When Taylor feels confused, she lookscertain. (certain/quizzical)
• It’s very important to figure out exactly how many pennies you owe me.(very important/petty)
• Suddenly, a carefully planned idea cameto me: I’d phone and ask if Shelby wanted to go to the park.(carefully planned idea/whim)
4 Read each sentence and ask students todecide if it is true or false. If the sentenceis false, instruct students to explain why.
• To do something on a whim, you plan itin advance. (false; a whim comes to you suddenly)
• You can’t be sure that a venture will succeed. (true)
• Petty details aren’t worth arguing over. (true)
• People may look quizzical whensomething puzzles them. (true)
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Review Words
Writing
Week 1
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A Word a Day
petty • venture • whim • quizzical
Fill in the bubble next to the correct answer.
1. Which word is a synonym for quizzical?
𝖠 puzzled
𝖡 mental
𝖢 certain
𝖣 furious
2. In which sentence is whim used correctly?
𝖥 What is the solution to this whim?
𝖦 After weeks of planning, I formed a whim.
𝖧 I think this room needs another whim.
On a whim, we had popcorn for dinner.
3. In which sentence could petty be used fi ll in the blank?y
𝖠 Don’t waste time on concerns.
𝖡 A disaster occurred last summer.
𝖢 Amy wore a outfi t to school today.
𝖣 If you are today, you’ll receive a reward.
4. Which word gives a clue to the meaning of venture?
𝖥 excellent
𝖦 uncertain
𝖧 protective
conceited
Write about something that people should not do “on a whim.” Use whim in yoursentences.