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Word of the Week Site


This site will provide a link for the word of the week, the quote of the week, a fable, a classic literature selection, and a trade book recommendation that goes with the word of the week.


Abbreviations that will be helpful when using the fables, and the classic literature.

P = Aesop's Fables by Jerry Pinkney

L = Fables by Arnold Lobel

Y = A Sip of Aesop by Jane Yolen

CB of HF = Children's Book of Home and Family edited by William Bennett

CB of V = Children's Book of Virtues edited by William Bennett

BV = Book of Virtues by William Bennett

CS = Classic Story

The trade books are easily found in the library or at a a local book store.


Word of the Week

If there are any errors found with-in these pages please contact Phil Smith at Wilson Elementary School, 580-355-1448, or email at psmith@lawtonps.org, so that the page can be corrected and updated. Any one that embraces the Great Expectations theme may use this page and any links on them by contacting Phil Smith.

Week 1
Aug. 20, 2007
Mr. Smith
Self-discipline
Week 2
Aug. 27, 2007
Mrs. Blount
Cooperation
Week 3
Sept. 4, 2007
Mrs. Leitzke
Effort
Week 4
Sept. 10, 2007
Mrs. Crum
Attitude
Week 5
Sept. 17, 2007
Mrs. Salas
Responsibility
Week 6
Sept. 24, 2007
Ms. Errickson
Dependability
Week 7
Oct. 1, 2007
Mrs. Boydstun
Citizenship
Week 8
Oct. 8, 2007
Mrs. Geiger
Courage
Week 9
Oct. 15, 2007
Mrs. Lovett
Problem-Solving
Week 10
Oct. 22, 2007
Mrs. Miranda
Commitment
Week 11
Oct. 29, 2007
Mrs. Akard
Character
Week 12
Nov. 5, 2007
Mrs. Samuels
Patriotism
Week 13
Nov. 13, 2007
Mrs. Blount
Appreciation
Week 14
Nov. 19, 2007
Mrs. Blount
Appreciation
Week 15
Nov. 26, 2007
Mrs. Leitzke
Respect
Week 16
Dec. 3, 2007
Mrs. Crum
Compassion
Week 17
Dec. 10, 2007
Mrs. Salas
Generosity
Week 18
Dec. 17 , 2007
Ms. Errickson
Patience
XMAS Break
Dec. 24, 2007
XMAS Break
Dec. 31, 2007
Week 19
Jan. 7, 2008
Mrs. Boydstun
Dedication
Week 20
Jan. 14, 2008
Mrs. Geiger
Justice
Week 21
Jan. 22, 2008
Mrs. Lovett
Empathy
Week 22
Jan. 28, 2008
Mrs. Miranda
Diligence
Week 23
Feb. 4, 2008
Mrs. Akard
Loyalty
Week 24
Feb. 11, 2008
Mrs. Samuels
Friendship
Week 25
Feb. 19, 2008
Mrs. Blount
Honesty
Week 26
Feb. 25, 2008
Mrs. Leitzke
Excellence
Week 27
Mar. 3, 2008
Mrs. Crum
Humanitarianism
Week 28
Mar. 10, 2008
Mrs. Salas
Integrity
SPRING BREAK Mar. 17, 2008
Week 29
Mar. 24, 2008
Ms. Errickson
Sincerity
Week 30
Mar. 31, 2008
Mrs. Boydstun
Perseverance
Week 31
Apr. 7, 2008
Mrs. Geiger
Tenacious
Week 32
Apr. 14, 2008
Mrs. Lovett
Humility
Week 33
Apr. 21, 2008
Mrs. Miranda
Forgiveness
Week 34
Apr. 28, 2008
Mrs. Akard
Initiative
Week 35
May 5, 2008
Mrs. Samuels
Fortitude
Week 36
May 12, 2008
Mrs. Blount
Optimism
Week 37
May 19, 2008
Mrs. Leitzke
Resilient

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