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This week, we focus on the word "explain," which means to define something, show how it works, or clarify its nature. Understanding how to explain concepts is essential for effective communication, whether it's the rules of a game or solving a math problem for a friend. Explaining enhances clarity and helps others grasp complex ideas. Did you know that the term "explain" appears on average every 30 pages in a book? This underscores its significance in learning and understanding.
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Luella Elementary’s Word of the Week For September 15 – 19, 2014
Explain To explain something is to define it, show how it works, or just tell what it is.
If you know football really well, then you could probably explain the rules of the game. Explaining makes things clearer. Have you ever had to explain how to play a game?
Explaining is telling how something works. Explaining can help someone "get it" — whatever "it" is. Have you ever had to explain a math problem to a friend that is having trouble? Have you ever had to explain how you came up with your answer?
Did you know that the word explain appears on average every 30 pages in a book? Remember explain means to show or tell how something works.
The Word of the Week has been explain. You may also have seen or said Explaining, Explained, and Explanation.