Highlighting people in the past and present in all the amazing ways they embraced imagination: acting, singing, storytelling and writing
One common thread is The Power of words: The more we understand and build our vocabulary, the more fun we can have with expressing ourselves in song, stories, acting and poetry.
Creativity
1. John Lenon A musician, songwriter, peace activist. Singer for the Beatles.
2. Dixie Chicks An American music group.
3. Reba Mc Entire An American country singer and actress.
Biographies
Nicholas Winton (1909 – 2015) He was a British humanitarian. He rescued hundreds of mostly Jewish children from former Czechoslovakia right before WWII.
Friedrich Wohler (1800 – 1882) Friedrich was born in Germany and is known for his work in inorganic chemistry.
Mary Eliza Mahoney (b. 1885 – 1926) She is the first black nurse in the United States. She was the first woman to vote in Boston, Mass.
Homophone
A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different spelling and meaning.
1. Aural > Oral
The concert was an aural as well as a visual delight.
The teacher gave the class an oral exam.
2. Ascent > Assent
The ascent to fame was a long road.
The nuns bowed their heads in assent to show their appreciation.
3. Aisle > I’ll
I like to sit on the aisle seat on the plane.
I’ll always be there for you.
Antonyms
An Antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
1. External > Internal
It is an external problem.
It is an internal problem.
2. Lock > Unlock
Please lock the front door.
Please unlock the front door.
3. First > Last
They came in the first place.
They came in last place.
Synonyms
A Synonym is a word or phrase that means close to or exactly the same as another word.
1. Irrelevant – Useless
It is irrelevant what they have to say.
It is useless what they have to say.
2. Fascinating – Interesting
We find ourselves in a fascinating situation.
We find ourselves in an interesting situation.
3. Essential – Important
It is essential that you understand.
You must understand.