Make Your Point, Jr. > Words in ABC Order > reckless

Study the word RECKLESS: (Source) We don't use the word "reck" anymore, but to reck things meant to be thinking about them: to be careful about them, to be aware of them. We DO use the word "reckless," which means "NOT careful about things." If you're being reckless, you're acting in a fast, dangerous way, because you're NOT thinking carefully about what you should do or how you should stay safe. This bus driver is reckless. He's driving recklessly: way too fast, and the bus is in danger of crashing. His reckless driving might injure or kill all of them. (Source) This diver is being reckless: chasing after a shark, trying to grab it. He could injure the shark. And, the shark could turn right around and bite him. Chasing after a wild animal is a reckless thing to do. (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture reckless acting wild and crazy, and not caring that you might hurt yourself or someone else   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 RECKLESS: Remember: someone reckless isn't being careful or thoughtful, and doesn't care or think about the bad things that might happen because of what they do. Idea 1: "It would be reckless to eat (some big amount) of (some delicious food), because (something bad or painful would happen)." Idea 2: "Recklessly, (someone) (does something really wild and crazy), not thinking about how (something could get broken)." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.