adjustment (noun) small change

• Sample Sentence: I made an adjustment to my eating habits by replacing soda with water, and now I have more energy.

• Turn and Talk: What adjustments can you make to have healthier eating habits?

exposure (noun) display; attention; experience with something

• Sample Sentence: Many school officials want to reduce skin exposure.

• Turn and Talk: Where can you go to get exposure to art from around the world? 

modify (verb) to make changes to

• Sample Sentence: Siya decided to modify the look of her room with some new paint and a small rug. 

• Turn and Talk: How would you like to modify the content of your social studies curriculum?

monitor (verb) to check; to keep track of

• Sample Sentence: Jabari used his phone to monitor how long it takes him to walk to school.

• Turn and Talk: Is it important for parents to monitor their children’s internet use? Why or why not? 

transition (noun) the process of changing from one thing to another

• Sample Sentence: The transition from living with my mother to living with my father has been difficult, but it’s getting easier each day.

• Turn and Talk: Was the transition from fifth to sixth grade easy or difficult? Share a few details to support your opinion.

*transition (verb) to adjust to; to change or move from one condition to another 

• Sample Sentence: Our school is transitioning from textbooks to iPads.

• Turn and Talk: Why do you think it’s so hard for soldiers to transition from military to civilian life?