The Word of the Week is . . .

collaborate

Have you ever seen or heard this word before?

Turn & talk to a neighbor, sharing your knowledge and understanding

of this word.

collaborateverb

kuh-lab-uh-reyt

Definition:To work with one anotherTo cooperate

collaborateSynonyms are words that have

a similar meaning

Synonyms:*cooperate *work with*participate *join forces*come together *coproduce

collaborateAntonyms are words that have

an opposite meaning

Antonyms:*disagree*divorce*part

collaborateAs we begin a new school year, teachers and students should make it a goal to collaborate in order to have a happy, successful school year.

How can collaboration create a better learning environment?

collaborateIn the relay race, Michael Phelps and his teammates collaborated and swam their best, bringing home the gold for the U.S.A.

Do you participate in any sports? If so, how do you collaborate with your teammates?

collaborateAfter mom cooked, dad and the kids decided to collaborate to clean the kitchen, wash the dishes, and take out the trash.

What are some ways that you and your family

collaborate around your house?

collaborateAs a student, you collaborate daily. Create a t-chart. On one side, list all the things you’ve done in school independently. On the other side, list things you’ve done while working with others. Which activities do you prefer? Why?

collaborateUsing the following quote as inspiration, create a visualization that shows your understanding of the word collaborate.