Word Power Slides
Daily Do Now 7th Grade ELAR
Word Power Vocabulary Trio
Master three high-impact academic words for stronger reading and writing.
Word 01
Impartial
adjective
Fair, just, and neutral
Word 02
Mitigate
verb
To lessen or relieve severity
Word 03
Befouled
verb / adj.
Made dirty or contaminated
Grab your half sheet: record each definition & write your own sentence!
5 Minutes
1
Impartial
[im-PAHR-shul] • Adjective
7th Grade ELAR
ELAR Definition
Not favoring one side over another; fair, neutral, and unbiased.
Synonyms:
Fair, neutral, objective, balanced
Antonyms:
Biased, prejudiced, one-sided
Mentor Sentence
"A referee must remain impartial so that neither team receives an unfair advantage during the championship game."
Tip: The root word part means piece or side. Adding im- means "not taking sides."
Your Turn: Write the definition & craft a sentence on your half sheet. Sentence must have at least 8 words!
2
Mitigate
[MIT-ih-gayt] • Verb
7th Grade ELAR
ELAR Definition
To make something less severe, harmful, or painful; to lessen or ease.
Synonyms:
Lessen, reduce, relieve, soften
Antonyms:
Aggravate, intensify, worsen
Mentor Sentence
"Wearing a sturdy helmet and knee pads helped mitigate the injuries when Devon tumbled off his skateboard."
Tip: Often paired with problems: mitigate damage, mitigate stress, or mitigate risk.
Your Turn: Write the definition & craft a sentence on your half sheet. Show what is being lessened!
3
Befouled
[bih-FOWLD] • Verb (Past Tense / Participle)
7th Grade ELAR
ELAR Definition
Made dirty, soiled, contaminated, or ruined—either physically or morally.
Synonyms:
Polluted, stained, contaminated, tainted
Antonyms:
Purified, cleansed, honored, restored
Mentor Sentence
"Industrial waste completely befouled the once-sparkling lake, forcing the town to shut down public swimming."
Tip: Notice the base word foul (gross, dirty, offensive). Prefix be- means to make or cause.
Your Turn: Write the definition & craft a sentence on your half sheet. Describe what was ruined or contaminated!
Quick-Check: Which Word Fits?
Test your understanding before submitting your half sheet.
Class Check
A
"Planting native grasses on the hill will help ________ soil erosion during heavy rains."
mitigate
B
"Because she was friends with both candidates, Principal Diaz remained completely ________."
impartial
C
"The muddy boots ________ the freshly scrubbed kitchen floor before mom could intervene."
befouled
Final Step: Review your definitions and sentences on your half sheet!
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