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Week 9
A Word a Day
pest
Ants can be pests when they walk all over our
noun picnic food.
A pest is someone or
something that really Which are pests?
bothers you. • a friend who shares toys with you
• someone who shows you how to add numbers
• mosquitoes that buzz when you’re trying to sleep
• someone who won’t stop teasing you
• flies that land on your food
Name someone or something you think is a pest.
What is a good way to handle that pest? Do you ever act
like a pest?
boast
We were tired of hearing Casey boast about
verb the home run he hit.
When you boast, you
talk with too much Which of these speakers are boasting?
pride about yourself. • “I can spell better than anyone!”
• “My mom bought me a new backpack.”
• “Do you need some help?”
• “My dad’s car cost a lot more than your dad’s car.”
• “My house has twelve rooms and a swimming pool.”
How do you feel when you hear someone boast?
Tell something good about yourself without boasting.
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