tinkering Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 Context Clue: My father is always tinkering in his workshop. Context Clue: “She was tinkering with the headset to her cell phone , adjusting the knobs” (Hillerman, Sci-Fi Prep). Define: Means putting or working in an unskilled way. Ask: Describe something you might tinker with? tinkering

honorable Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 Context Clue: Betty won an honorable mention in the contest. Context Clue: “That’s very honorable, said Marge” (Hillerman, Sci-Fi Prep). Define: To show respect for something. Ask: Classify what characteristics might make someone honorable. honorable

formally Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 Context Clue: The new president was formally introduced to the people. Context Clue: “Good evening, Majorie, said the robot, speaking very formally, not using her nickname” (Hillerman, Sci-Fi Prep). Define: Something done formally is done with ceremony. Ask: Compare and contrast a formal dinner to an informal dinner. formally

destination Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 Context Clue: The destination of the passenger jet was Hong Kong. Context Clue: “Our destination is a lost world” answered the robot” (Hillerman, Sci-Fi Prep). Define: The destination is the end point of a journey. Ask: Describe a time when you reached a destination. destination

immigrated Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 Context Clue: Many Americans have a relative who immigrated. Context Clue: “I left my home and immigrated here many years ago” (Hillerman, Sci-Fi Prep). Define: A person who has immigrated has left one country and moved to another. Ask: What challenges do people face when immigrating? immigrated

unsteady Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 Context Clue: The pile of books was unsteady and collapsed loudly. Context Clue: “Why? Marge’s voice was unsteady and she stammered” (Hillerman, Sci-Fi Prep). Define: Something unsteady is not stable. Ask: Describe a time you may be have been unsteady? unsteady

fidget Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 Context Clue: I tried not to fidget as I waited to see the dentist. Context Clue: “Her fingers began to fidget with the cover of the bed” (Hillerman, Sci-Fi Prep). Define: When you fidget, you move nervously. Ask: Asses why someone might fidget when talking in front of the class. fidget

concentrate Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 Context Clue: Delia had to concentrate in order to answer the difficult math problem. Context Clue: “She went to her room and tried to concentrate on her homework” (Hillerman, Sci-Fi Prep). Define: If someone has to concentrate, he or she has to think very carefully. Ask: Analyze why it is important to concentrate when you study for a test? concentrate

Function Words & Phrases Unit 1 ● Week 4 to goggle at

Function Words & Phrases Unit 1 ● Week 4 to draw himself up

Function Words & Phrases Unit 1 ● Week 4 to be at the top

Function Words & Phrases Unit 1 ● Week 4 to chew my knuckles

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 science fair

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 assembly

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 notebook

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 ballpoint pen

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 school newspaper

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 4 school bus