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FINDING THEIR FUTURES
Vocabulary
Expert Words: Use these words to write and talk
about the workshop topic.
advantage
MEANING EXAMPLE
A benefit; something that helps you get ahead
The free tutoring sessions I got gave me an advantage on the math test.
Journal #1: Becoming a better reader is an advantage because_________________________________.
internship
MEANING EXAMPLE
A job a student works at in order to gain work skills and experience
During my internship at the local newspaper office, I learned how to write catchy headlines.
Journal #2: Michael’s internship as a teacher’s assistant helped him______________________________________.
semester
MEANING EXAMPLE
half of the school year; usually about four months long
Our class gets assigned one huge group project every semester.
Journal #3: Every semester I __________________________________________.
Content Area Words: Use these words to talk and
write about social studies.
coordination
MEANING EXAMPLE
The act of working together smoothly
The more you practice using your hockey stick, the better you coordination will be during a game.
Journal #4: Athletes have good coordination because__________________________________.
income
MEANING EXAMPLE
The amount of money a person earns
I can earn a good income with a job as a computer programmer.
Journal #5: I want my future income as a __________________, to be ______________ dollars.
Selection Words: These words are key to
understanding this selection.
grueling
MEANING EXAMPLE
Tiring and difficult The last part of the hike was grueling because we had to climb up a slippery, muddy mountain.
Journal #6: Basketball practice was grueling because__________________________________.
prefer
MEANING EXAMPLE
To like better than something else
I prefer bringing lunch to school to buying it at the cafeteria.
Journal # 7: I prefer ______________ over _______________ because___________________________________.
supportive
MEANING EXAMPLE
Ready to help out; understanding
My family is very supportive of my dream of becoming a gymnast.
Journal #8: Parents can show support for their children’s education by __________________________________________.