FINDING THEIR FUTURES

Vocabulary

Expert Words: Use these words to write and talk

about the workshop topic.

advantage

MEANING EXAMPLE

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_________________________________.

internship

MEANING EXAMPLE

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______________________________________.

semester

MEANING EXAMPLE

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 __________________________________________.

Content Area Words: Use these words to talk and

write about social studies.

coordination

MEANING EXAMPLE

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__________________________________.

income

MEANING EXAMPLE

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.

Selection Words: These words are key to

understanding this selection.

grueling

MEANING EXAMPLE

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__________________________________.

prefer

MEANING EXAMPLE

To like better than something else

I prefer bringing lunch to school to buying it at the cafeteria.

Journal # 7: I prefer ______________ over _______________ because___________________________________.

supportive

MEANING EXAMPLE

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 __________________________________________.