Harcourt Journeys: Vocabulary Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott.

Vocabulary: Part 1: Introduce VocabularyIntroduce Vocabulary Part 2: Vocabulary ReviewVocabulary Review Part 3: Guided PracticeGuided Practice Part 4: Just the WordsJust the Words Part 5: Develop BackgroundDevelop Background Part 6: Vocabulary PacketVocabulary Packet Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What does it mean? o When something is entertaining, it is funny and enjoyable. THINK ABOUT IT: o Who do you find most entertaining, cartoon characters or real actors? Why?

What does it mean? o To promote something is to try to make it popular. THINK ABOUT IT: o Do commercials that promote a movie make you want to see the movie?

What does it mean? o To focus on something is to pay attention to that thing. THINK ABOUT IT: o Can music help you focus on your homework?

What does it mean? o Companies advertise to inform the public about their products. THINK ABOUT IT: o What do you think is the best way to advertise a product? Why?

What does it mean? o Jolts are sudden bursts of energy or excitement. THINK ABOUT IT: o What kinds of movie scenes cause you to feel jolts of surprise?

What does it mean? o People who judge artistic creations are critics. THINK ABOUT IT: o When is it a good idea to take the advice of critics?

What does it mean? o A target is a goal or aim. THINK ABOUT IT: o How can setting a target date to finish a task help you complete it? Has it ever worked for you?

What does it mean? o Something that is thrilling is exciting. THINK ABOUT IT: o Which would you find more thrilling, a colorful sunset or a tie-breaking ball game? Why?

What does it mean? o Angles are the directions from which you see things. THINK ABOUT IT: o Think about shadows and light. How do different angles of light affect shadows?

What does it mean? o If someone has generated something, that person has created or produced it. THINK ABOUT IT: o How many homework assignments have you generated in the last two days?