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title: "Power Word of the Week: Impair"
description: Build a word-rich environment at school by spotlighting a Power Word of the Week in your classroom! This week's vocabulary word is...
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# [Power Word of the Week: Impair](https://www.sadlier.com/school/ela-blog/power-vocabulary-word-of-the-week-impair)

 Written by [Vocab Gal](https://www.sadlier.com/school/ela-blog/author/vocab-gal) | Aug 25, 2019 8:07:00 PM

Vocabulary development is a vital component of learning across all subject areas. It doesn't matter if a student is learning a new grammar rule or basic math formula, word knowledge will impact comprehension.

One way teachers can build a word-rich environment in the classroom is by spotlighting a weekly vocabulary word. Use my vocabulary *Power Word of the Week *to ensure vocabulary instruction occurs daily in your classroom!

 

 

 

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