1. Vocabulary

3. MEANINGEXAMPLE  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______________ ___________________.

4. MEANINGEXAMPLE  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__________________ ____________________.

5. MEANINGEXAMPLE 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 _____________________ _____________________.

7. MEANINGEXAMPLE  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______________ ____________________.

8. MEANINGEXAMPLE  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.

10. MEANINGEXAMPLE  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______________ ____________________.

11. MEANINGEXAMPLE  To like better than something else  I prefer bringing lunch to school to buying it at the cafeteria.  Journal # 7: I prefer ______________ over _______________ because______________ _____________________.

12. MEANINGEXAMPLE  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 _____________________ _____________________.