Academic Digital Word Wall Card by https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b en-us 2022-08-10 12:47:27 UTC 2025-05-01 20:01:40 UTC hello@padlet.com empower westerndivision https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258171058 (verb) give someone the authority or power to do something

I empowered my students to lead the lesson.

Word forms - empowered, empowering, empowerment


Photo by Kiana Bosman on Unsplash]]> 2022-08-10 12:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258171058 Agility https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258468646 (noun) ability to move and change direction quickly.  Word forms: Agile. This dog demonstrates great agility while running through the poles.]]> 2022-08-10 20:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258468646 analyze https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258470804 (verb) to examine closely 
Example: I analyzed the clues to solve the mystery. ]]> 2022-08-10 20:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258470804 encourage https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258470956 verb

  1. give support, confidence, or hope to (someone)

We encourage someone so that they will do or continue to do something.
]]> 2022-08-10 20:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258470956 culture https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471233 In our culture, it is rude to ask someone how much they earn.]]> 2022-08-10 20:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471233 engage https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471331 (verb) to participate or become involved

Students were able to engage in the discussion after they read the articles.

Word forms- engaged, engaging]]> 2022-08-10 20:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471331 immense https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471424 The new skyscraper was immense compared to the surrounding buildings.

Word forms:
immensely
immenseness

español - inmenso/a]]> 2022-08-10 20:13:23 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471424 Syntax https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471461 (noun) The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.]]> 2022-08-10 20:13:30 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471461 conversation https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471471 (noun) an informal talk between two or more people.

I had a conversation with my teacher about my writing assignment.

Word forms: converse, conversed]]> 2022-08-10 20:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471471 syntax https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471473 (noun)the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language

Because I do not like the way my sentences read, I am going to ask my teacher to tutor me on syntax.


]]> 2022-08-10 20:13:31 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471473 ill-equipped https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471560 (adjective) not having the experience or preparation that is needed

Sam was ill-equipped to shovel the large amount of snow out in his driveway.]]> 2022-08-10 20:13:41 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471560 expertise https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471581 (noun) expert skill or knowledge in a particular field

Example: A doctor has expertise in body functions and health.

]]> 2022-08-10 20:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471581 facilitate https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471680 (verb) to make an action or a process easier; to guide

The teacher's role is to facilitate student learning.  

Word forms - facilitator, facilitated, facilitating

]]> 2022-08-10 20:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471680 essential https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471831 (adjective) idea or object that is key or necessary

Water is an essential part of daily nutrition.

Word Forms -
essentially, essence]]> 2022-08-10 20:14:15 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258471831 dazzle https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472035 verb
when something is dazzling, it shines and reflects brilliantly

The diamond dazzles in the sunlight.

dazzle, dazzling, dazzled, dazzlingly ]]> 2022-08-10 20:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472035 engage https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472331 • (verb) to be doing or to become involved in an activity

• Only 10% of the population engage in regular exercise.

• Phrases: engage in, engage upon, 


]]> 2022-08-10 20:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472331 panic kylie_liu https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472472 (noun) sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior

Teachers may feel a sense of panic when summer comes to an end.]]> 2022-08-10 20:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472472 dramatic https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472505 (adverb) striking; effective

There was a dramatic improvement in students' writing.


]]> 2022-08-10 20:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472505 conversation https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472558 Words that mean the same: chat, discussion, conference, gossip

Sentence: The teacher had a long conversation with my parents about my report card.  ]]> 2022-08-10 20:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472558 motivation https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472603 (noun) the desire or willingness to do something

I had the motivation to complete my homework so that I could play outside with my friends.

word forms- motivate, motivated, motivating

español: motivación]]> 2022-08-10 20:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472603 Engage https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472652 (verb) to participate or become involve.

I engage my students in their learning.

Similar: capture, catch, grab, involve, participate]]> 2022-08-10 20:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472652 enhance https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472883 (verb) to further improve the quality/value of something. 

I enhanced my skateboard by adding cool stickers to it. ]]> 2022-08-10 20:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472883 instruct https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472900 (verb) teach (someone) a subject or skill.

The teacher is instructing her students how to solve the mathematical equation. 

Word forms - instructed, instruction, instructing]]> 2022-08-10 20:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472900 Facilitator https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472911 The facilitator assisted us with the assignment. 
 
Word forms:
facilitator

Photo from internet]]> 2022-08-10 20:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472911 Growth https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472932 I  saw growth in my students' writing journals. 

Word form- grow, grew, growing]]> 2022-08-10 20:16:40 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472932 initiate rosario_delira https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472981 (verb) to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going

There are several ways to initiate these discussions.]]> 2022-08-10 20:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472981 deliberately https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472987 (adverb) consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

He deliberately ignored me at the mall.

Word Forms:
deliberated, deliberating

]]> 2022-08-10 20:16:47 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258472987 linguicism https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258473391 (adj) discrimination based on language or language prejudice

Most of use have internalized linguicism, which can lead us to harm our students when our intention is to help. ]]> 2022-08-10 20:17:36 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258473391 collaborate https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258473732 Verb
synergy; working with somebody to create or produce something. 
The 5th grade team will collaborate to produce a lesson on speaking and listening. 

collaboration
collaborated
collaborating
collaborates]]> 2022-08-10 20:18:13 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258473732 Brave https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258473825 endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behavior) without showing fear.

We are brave enough to overcome this 22-23 school year! 

]]> 2022-08-10 20:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258473825 skilled https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258473896

adjective-having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform a certain activity or task well.

Pelé was a very skilled soccer player!



]]> 2022-08-10 20:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258473896 Perception https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258474749 Noun
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
My perception of the problem is quite different.



]]> 2022-08-10 20:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258474749 collaboration https://padlet.com/westerndivision/u6i11lou7b86qp3b/wish/2258475836 noun- to work together in order to accomplish a goal; the action of working with someone to produce or create something.
In collabration with my group, we created a collage.

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