1. The Word of the Week is excel
Have you ever heard this word before?
Do you know what it means?
Turn and talk to a neighbor about what this word means.

2. excel
ex-cel
Definition: be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Part of speech: verb (a word that shows action)

3. excel
Synonyms
*better
*surpass
*outshine
*exceed
*outdo

4. excel
Antonyms
*to fail
*to be inferior
*give up
*lose
*surrender

5. excel
Words that rhyme with excel:
*gazelle
*expel
*barbell
*hotel

6. excel
Virtually all teachers enjoy teaching and want to excel at their jobs.

7. excel
Most professional athletes excel at being physically fit.

8. excel TIME TO BRAINSTORM
Turn to a neighbor and brainstorm a list of athletes who excel in professional sports.

9. excel Make a T-Chart On one side, list things that you excel at.
On the other side, list things that you can improve upon