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Study the word NOBLE: (Source) Long ago, nobles were people with wealth and power. Nobles weren't kings or queens, but they were favored by kings and queens and had a high ranking in society. (Source) Because nobles had that high, lofty status in society, we've come to use the word "noble" to describe things that are high and lofty and impressive in other ways. A noble person, or a noble action, is brave, honest, honorable, impressive, and helpful toward other people. A noble knight might risk his life to slay a dragon and save a village. Noble teachers work long, unpaid hours and spend their own money on supplies so that kids can learn. And a noble friend will stand up to a bully for you. (Source) If you have a noble goal or a noble plan, you want to help other people and make the world a better place. If you received money for your birthday, and you donate it to a food bank to help hungry people in need, that's a noble choice, and a noble way to spend your money. Noble things and animals can also be grand, fancy, and beautiful. Here's Shadowfax, a noble animal. He's proud, graceful, powerful, and beautiful. Check out his noble head, held high, and his noble stride, strong and sure. (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture noble large and impressive, or brave and helpful to others   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word NOBLE: Remember: to be noble is to seem grand and amazing, or, to be honorable and strong as you help others. Idea 1: "It's noble to (give up something of yours) in order to (help people somehow)." Idea 2: "In my opinion, the most noble creature is the (something); they look so (strong, powerful, graceful, or beautiful) as they (do something)." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.