Word of the Week

stratagem (noun)

Meaning – a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent to achieve an end.

Example of using it in a sentence: “When you are planning chess you need a stratagem.”

Spelling Tip – we are just going to break this down in to the sounds and word we can hear. It is one we must learn by muscle memory and effort.

Str + at + a + gem

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