treach·er·oustreach·er·ous (adjective)- Something treacherous is dangerous and unpredictable. Benny had shoveled the snow off the walk, but the ice made it treacherous anyway. Synonyms: dangerous, unsafe.
Which weather is more treacherous – a gentle rainstorm or a harsh
blizzard? Why?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ8V42NYdq4
drudg·er·ydrudg·er·y (noun)- dull (boring), tedius, monotonous, unpleasant work: Theo did not enjoy the drudgery of cleaning dog kennels every day during the summer. Synonym- toil, slog, donkeywork.
What everyday chore feels like drudgery to you?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7043660530754605735#
Homework- Drudgery or Fun? It is up to YOU!
Take the drudgery out of doing the dishes…
plungeplunge (verb)- To jump, dive, or fall, as into water. If you plunge into something, you rush into it suddenly. Did you see Fran plunge fearlessly into the pool? Synonym: dive, rush into.
What do you do after you plunge into a swimming pool?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMEuiOGwPXE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWFbvbMMSV0&feature=related
smol·dersmol·der (verb). smol·der·ing To burn slowly with smoke but no flame: The campfire was still smoldering, so we poured more water on it. Synonym: burn.
If you see a smoldering ember in an old campfire, should you pick it up?
Why or why not?
http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_2355209_part-1-how-put-out.html
al·teral·ter (verb)- To make different; change. The suit will have to be altered because it is too big. Synonyms: change, modify
If you altered the way the furniture in your classroom is arranged, describe
what you would be doing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkqKpnU8sCE&feature=related
scoffscoff (verb)- To show scorn or mocking disbelief; jeer. People scoffed at the scientist’s new theory. Synonyms: mock, ridicule.
If your friend scoffed about a teams chances of winning, how
did your friend feel?
skep·ti·cal·lyskep·ti·cal·ly (adverb)- With doubt or disbelief, express doubt about whether something is true. The teacher looked at me skeptically when I said the dog ate my homework. Synonyms: doubtfully, unbelievingly.
Would you think skeptically about cows climbing trees or about cows
eating grass? Explain.http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/stephen-hawkings-universe-ufo-skeptic.html
dis·cour·agedis·cour·age (verb)- To cause to lose courage or confidence. If something discouraged you, it made you believe that things weren’t going to turn out as you hoped. The harsh criticism discouraged me from entering the competition. Synonym: dishearten. Antonyms: encourage
Would you be discouraged if someone told you that you had won
a prize? Why or why not?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tjYoKCBYag&feature=related