typical Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 Context Clues: For a very long time the typical doctor or dentist was a man. Context Clues: “Bethany Hamilton has never been a typical surfer like all the others” (Comeback, pg 374). Define: Something that is typical is usual, normal, or common. Ask: Is the typical doctor or dentist always a man now? How has it changed? typical

specialists Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 Context Clues: It usually takes people many years to become a specialist in their field, because they must learn so much. Context Clues: “Bethany was rushed to the hospital where specialists in limb loss worked on her injury” (Comeback, pg 374). Define: Specialist are people who are experts, or know a great deal about one thing. Ask: Is it easy for people to become specialist? specialists

peripheral Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 Context Clues: Rosa had a peripheral interest in soccer, but her main interest was in tennis. Context Clues: “She would not let the attack put her in a peripheral position” (Comeback, pg 374). Define: Peripheral means something is less important or not the center of attention. Ask: What is Rosa’s main interest? What is her peripheral interest? peripheral

guidance Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 Context Clues: I completed the assignment with some guidance from my teacher. Context Clues: “With the help and guidance of both her coach and her father…” (Comeback, pg 375). Define: Guidance is help and watchful care from a person. Ask: Do children need guidance from their parents? guidance

deteriorated Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 Context Clues: Her health deteriorated when she got very old. Context Clues: “Because she returned so quickly and works so hard, her surfing skills have not deteriorated” (Comeback, pg 375). Define: Deteriorated means got worse or fell apart. Ask: What is a synonym for deteriorated? deteriorated

maturity Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 Context Clues: The child showed maturity when he asked for the help he needed. Context Clues: “.. She shows her maturity, or development, as a person and as a surfer” (Comeback, pg 375). Define: Maturity means the time when a person learns to behave like an adult. Ask: Why is asking for help when you need it a sign of maturity? maturity

summit Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 Context Clues: Numbers increase, or get greater, as you get to the summit. Context Clues: “…refusing to let her work before the attack represent the summit” (Comeback, pg 375). Define: A summit is the greatest amount or the highest point. Ask: After you reach the summit, do numbers get greater or smaller? summit

awesome Key Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 Context Clues: Maggie is an awesome hockey player. Context Clues: “This young woman is an awesome example for athletes around the world” (Comeback, pg 375). Define: Awesome means excellent or outstanding. Ask: Do you know an awesome player of a sport? awesome

to fall over each other (to be eager) Function Words & Phrases Unit 4 ● Week 1 to fall over each other (to be eager)

to let up (such as a storm) Function Words & Phrases Unit 4 ● Week 1 to let up (such as a storm)

Function Words & Phrases Unit 4 ● Week 1 to take advantage of

Function Words & Phrases Unit 4 ● Week 1 to measure up

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 partner

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 communicate

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 teammates

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 captain

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 common goal

Basic Words Unit 4 ● Week 1 accomplishment