Prepare to Read- Unit I-Cluster 2- Key Vocabulary Words.doc
- 1. Unit I, Cluster 2 – Vocabulary Key Words Key Word Check Your Understanding Deepen Your Understanding 1. circumstances (sur-kum-stans-uz) noun Rating 1 2 3 Choosing your friends and what you wear are circumstances within your control. Yes No Some of the positive circumstances in my life are: You can live life to the fullest extent when you're in good health. 2. commit (ku-mit) verb Rating 1 2 3 It is irresponsible to commit yourself to a job you can’t finish. Yes No Many people commit acts of heroism, such as: Showing compassion and kindness with other. 3. consequence (kon-su-kwens) noun Rating 1 2 3 The consequence of failing a class is always positive. Yes No The consequence of breaking rules at school is: When a student receives suspension, they are kept out of class for a set amount of time. 4. contact (kon-takt) noun Rating 1 2 3 Sending a letter through the mail is the fastest way to get in contact with a person. Yes No When I want to get in contact with my friends, I use a: When I want to get in contact with my friends I use my phone and I use the social media. 5. empathy (em-pu-thē) noun Rating 1 2 3 Being sensitive to a person’s feelings is an example of how a person shows empathy. Yes No A friend of mine showed empathy by: When I was going through a difficult moment, a buddy of mine shown empathy by paying close attention while I spoke and by providing consoling words. Key Word Check Your Understanding Deepen Your Understanding 6. juvenile Juvenile people are considered Teenagers are juvenile when they: Rating Scale 1 2 3 I have never seen this word before. I am not sure of the word’s meaning. I know this word and can teach the word’s meaning to someone else. Key Vocabulary A. How well do you know these words? Highlight a rating for each word. Check your understanding of each word by highlighting yes or no. Then complete the sentences.
- 2. (joo-vu-nīl) adjective ; noun Rating 1 2 3 mature and responsible. Yes No When they make snap judgments without considering the repercussions. 7. maturity (mu-choor-u-tē) noun Rating 1 2 3 Expecting someone else to fix your mistakes is an example of maturity. Yes No I showed maturity when I: I showed maturity when I admitted my mistake 8. salvage (sal-vuj) verb Rating 1 2 3 Spreading rumors about a friend is a good way to salvage a bad friendship. Yes No If I am doing poorly in class, I can salvage my grade by: When I talk to my teachear when I have problems with something. B. Use one of the Key Vocabulary words to write about yourself. Highlight the Key Vocabulary word that you used in your answer. My name is Jose Pablo, and I'm passionate about mathematics and physics. Since I was a child, I've always wanted to commit myself to the pursuit of both mathematics and physics, fully aware of the consequences and circumstances that come with such a dedication. My ultimate ambition is to achieve a Nobel Prize in both subjects and to study at Harvard University, attaining a 90 percent GPA there. Another one of my major goals is to establish a company dedicated to making technological advancements, creating opportunities for innovative contact and leaving a lasting impact on society.