1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

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

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

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

13. Basic Words
Unit 4 ● Week 1
partner

14. Basic Words
Unit 4 ● Week 1
communicate

15. Basic Words
Unit 4 ● Week 1
teammates

16. Basic Words
Unit 4 ● Week 1
captain

17. Basic Words
Unit 4 ● Week 1
common goal

18. Basic Words
Unit 4 ● Week 1
accomplishment