@iamthatenglishteacher: In this lesson, students will explore the meaning of ostracized and consider how it feels to be included versus excluded. They’ll use a memory trick involving an “ostracized ostrich” to remember the word. Together, we’ll discuss examples of ostracized and its opposite, included, and students will complete fill-in-the-blank exercises to reinforce their understanding. Think of an “ostrich” who is being left out because it’s different from all the other birds. Ostracized sounds a bit like ostrich, and you can imagine an ostrich being ostracized by a flock of birds! This fun association can help students remember that being ostracized means being left out or excluded. #WordOfTheDay #Ostracized #InclusiveLanguage #MiddleSchoolVocabulary #EngagingEnglish #VocabularyFun