Harcourt Journeys: Vocabulary Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott.

Vocabulary: Part 1: Vocabulary CardsVocabulary Cards Part 2: Vocabulary Cards (without back activity)Vocabulary Cards Part 3: Guided Practice QuestionsGuided Practice Questions Part 4: Student HandoutStudent Handout Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

What does it mean? o A performer’s first public appearance is a debut. THINK ABOUT IT: o How do you think a performer feels just before his or her debut?

What does it mean? o Something that is stubborn is lasting and not easily changed. THINK ABOUT IT: o When is a stubborn attitude good? When is it bad?

What does it mean? o If someone is given permission, she or he is allowed to do something. THINK ABOUT IT: o Why do you think you need permission to leave the classroom?

What does it mean? o Hauling is pulling or carrying. THINK ABOUT IT: o Would you rather be hauling heavy bags in cold winter weather or on a steamy, hot summer day? Why?

What does it mean? o Something that is mournful is sad and serious. THINK ABOUT IT: o What is the most mournful sound you have ever heard? What made that sound?

What does it mean? o If something towered over everything else, it stood above it. THINK ABOUT IT: o When have you been in a crowd where everyone towered over you? What did it feel like?

What does it mean? o A triumph is a victory or success. THINK ABOUT IT: o When was the last time you had a feeling of triumph? What difficult task had you completed?

What does it mean? o When someone feels hopeless or disappointed, he or she is discouraged. THINK ABOUT IT: o What cheers you up when you are discouraged?

What does it mean? o If someone toured a place, they took a trip through that place. THINK ABOUT IT: o When have you toured a new neighborhood? What did you see that was different from or the same as your own neighborhood?

What does it mean? o A border is a boundary or an edge. THINK ABOUT IT: o If you were standing on a border between a big city and a country farm, which way would you go? Why?