sensational Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 Context Clue: The sensational news story caused everyone to buy the paper. Context Clue: “Isn’t that a sensational car?” (Beech, The Mysterious Limousine). Define: Something sensational causes great interest and excitement. Ask: What is a something sensational you wish would happen at school? sensational

precarious Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 Context Clue: The sensational news story caused everyone to buy the paper. Context Clue: “Isn’t that a sensational car?” (Beech, The Mysterious Limousine). Define: Something sensational causes great interest and excitement. Ask: What is a something sensational you wish would happen at school? precarious

extravagant Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 Context Clue: We ate an extravagant meal that had five courses. Context Clue: “That is one extravagant vehicle. It is so long. I bet it cost a lot of money” (Beech, The Mysterious Limousine). Define: If something is extravagant, it is lavish and wastes money. Ask: What would make an extravagant birthday party? extravagant

unimaginable Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 Context Clue: The idea that snow could fall in August is unimaginable. Context Clue: “It would be as if something unimaginable happen in everyday life.” (Beech, The Mysterious Limousine). Define: Something unimaginable is unable to be conceived. Ask: Can you think of something unimaginable happening at school? unimaginable

lamented Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 Context Clue: He lamented is grieved for or regretted. Context Clue: “Who around here can afford it” he lamented”(Beech, The Mysterious Limousine). Define: Something that is lamented is grieved for or regretted. Ask: What is a decision you have made that you lamented? lamented

promenade Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 Context Clue: We took a promenade down the boardwalk. Context Clue: “I’ll take a quick promenade around the neighborhood to check things out” (Beech, The Mysterious Limousine). Define: A promenade is a leisurely walk. Ask: Should you promenade around the hallways? Why or why not? promenade

embarked Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 Context Clue: I embarked upon my career as a teacher. Context Clue: “But Polly had embarked on a mission.” (Beech, The Mysterious Limousine). Define: If something has been embarked upon, it has begun. Ask: What is something that you want to embark on? embarked

establishment Key Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 Context Clue: The library is the oldest establishment in town. Context Clue: “His wife works in that fine establishment on Allen Street” (Beech, The Mysterious Limousine). Define: An establishment is something that had been created or set up. Ask: What is a local establishment in San Pablo? establishment

Function Words & Phrases Unit 1 ● Week 1 warm-up

Function Words & Phrases Unit 1 ● Week 1 rain down

Function Words & Phrases Unit 1 ● Week 1 to wring hands

Function Words & Phrases Unit 1 ● Week 1 few doors down

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 cinnamon

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 seafood

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 chocolate

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 mousse

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 coffee

Basic Words Unit 1 ● Week 1 pizza