- Synonyms: specimen, relic
- Origin: L. arte meaning "art;" + factum meaning "thing made"
- Example: Native American artifacts hold amazing stories.
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- May 15 - Vocabulary Parade!
- May 20 - ACEC Excursion
- May 21 - First Tee Assembly, 1:00
- May 25 - No School
- May 28 - Field Day, 1:00
- May 29 - No Vehicles in the Park, 1:00
- June 4 - End of the Year Awards Assembly, 9:00
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I am a big fan of vocabulary! Why should words be dull when they can be dazzling? It is my goal for your kids to learn at least 180 impressive words this year, not just so that they will recognize and understand them, but so that they will use them. When they hear, read or say one of the following words, you should expect to hear a little cheer--go ahead, test them out if you dare!
To the right, you will find the official list of our Words of the Day, complete with definitions, synonyms, etymology (origin), and examples. Clicking on the word will take you to the Longman Dictionary for more information, including pronunciation. In fact, you can click on any bold, colorful word or phrase to take a virtual excursion on the web.
If your child hears one of these words in conversation or on TV, have him log on and share what he heard by adding a "comment" below the word. AND, if you want to see your child flex her vocabulary muscle, have her add a comment and use the word in a great sentence of her own!
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4 comments:
Tye says
An old coin is an artifact.
Elijah says...
I have a artifact that was during WW2.
Syreena says.....
We brought a lot of artifacts when Mrs. Brucker told us to!
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