Word of the Week

Criticism

Meaning: the way somebody expresses their disapproval of someone or something because of the way they think it is wrong.

Example of using it in a sentence “She took the criticism well and decided to improve the standard of her homework that she handed in."

The root word comes from the Greek word critic meaning a judge - someone who judges something.

Spelling tip: There are three letter i’s in this word and we are going to use them to start the next section of the spelling each time.

cr + it + ic + ism

Use the word as many times throughout the week. This can be verbally, in your written work or listen out for other people using it.