Write a complete sentence for each word.

Example: To Appreciate

My daughter finally learned to appreciate all that I’ve done for her.

Read the following passage one time only. Use context clues to guess the meaning of words you don’t know – don’t stop and look up words. After you read, try to complete the Comprehension Questions without looking back at the passage.

Use the vocabulary words/phrases from the passage in the sentences below. Make sure you use the correct form of the word in each sentence.

The words and phrases below are in the passage, “Text Messaging.”

• Scan through the passage to find out what part of speech (P.S.) the words and phrases are.

• Write the part of speech on the line beside the new vocabulary word.

• Use the context clues in the passage to match the definitions on the right. Do not use your dictionary!

Conversation from Preview translated into normal English:

John C: Do you want to see a movie later?
Megan: Sure, do you know a good flick?
John C: I heard the new Matt Damon movie is good.
Megan: Great. Can I bring my boyfriend?
John C: Sure, I’ll bring someone too.
Megan: Ok, I’ll see you tonight!

note: the first vocabulary word, “flick”, is in the text messages above

Try to complete the chart below by writing the Standard English words and phrases for the symbols/abbreviations listed.

After you read the passage, answer the questions about the information you learned. Try not to look back at the blog as you answer.

Some of the questions below contain inferences based on the passage, “Insu’s World.” Using the steps in the skill box, “Making Inferences,” answer the following questions.

1. Is Insu going to miss the United States when he leaves?
2. What does Insu mean when he writes, “I think everyone can understand my feelings”?
3. Is Insu worried about returning home?
4. Where is Insu writing from on Oct. 14?
5. How does Insu feel about the English language?
6. Does Insu think Mi Sun has a good sense of humor?

Use the vocabulary words/phrases from the passage in the sentences below. Make sure you use the correct form of the word in each sentence.

The words and phrases below are in the blog, “Insu’s World.”

• Scan through the passages to find out what part of speech (P.S.) the words and phrases are.

• Write the part of speech on the line beside the new vocabulary word.

• Use the context clues in the passages to match the definitions on the right. Do not use your
dictionary!