Context Clue: The foreman asked her workers to come to work early. Context Clue: “Her brother was going to take over as a foreman in charge of a big building project” (A Win-Win Week, pg 246). Define: A foreman is a boss, or a leader of workers. foreman Ask: What responsibilities might a foreman have?

Context Clue: The employees at the gas station had the day off. Context Clue: “As an employee who worked for a large construction company, Maria’s dad was sent to many places” (A Win-Win Week, pg 246). Define: Employees are workers, or people paid to do a job. Ask: What qualities does a good employee have? employees

fulfill Context Clue: I hope to fulfill my dream of being an actor. Context Clue: “Perhaps she would be able to fulfill her role and be a real member of this team” (A Win-Win Week, pg 246). Define: Fulfill means to make your wish come true. fulfill Ask: Describe a promise you plan to fulfill.

gloated Context Clue: Juan gloated about his team’s victory. Context Clue: “ ‘Way to go, Maria!’ gloated Sara with a big grin’” (A Win-Win Week, pg 247). Define: If a person gloated, he or she showed great pleasure in what happened. gloated Ask: When have you gloated?

flourish Context Clue: She said with a flourish, “I’m from Texas!” Context Clue: “Since the area was known for abundant crops, they showed pictures of the ones that still flourish today” (A Win-Win Week, pg 247). Define: A flourish is a show of strong feeling. flourish Ask: What other kinds of things need care to flourish?

Context Clue: Karen vigorously nodded her head in agreement. Context Clue: “The class applauded vigorously as the team finished the presentation” (A Win-Win Week, pg 247). Define: If you do something vigorously, you do it with energy and force. vigorously Ask: What is a synonym for vigorously?

Context Clue: The miners sang gleefully as they looked for gold. Context Clue: “Maria smiled gleefully” (A Win-Win Week, pg 246). Define: Gleefully means with happiness. gleefully Ask: How is responding gleefully different from responding thoughtfully?

deny Context Clue: I deny that the comments he made were hurtful. Context Clue: “Maria could not deny that she missed her life and friends back home” (A Win-Win Week, pg 246). Define: To deny something means to refuse to believe it to be true. Ask: When did you ever deny something? deny

Function Words & Phrases Unit 3 ● Week 1 absolutely

Function Words & Phrases Unit 3 ● Week 1 to attract attention

Function Words & Phrases Unit 3 ● Week 1 to hitch up

spirits rose (his spirits rose for a moment) Function Words & Phrases Unit 3 ● Week 1 spirits rose (his spirits rose for a moment)

Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 1 grandfather

Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 1 brother

Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 1 sister

Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 1 wife

Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 1 husband

Basic Words Unit 3 ● Week 1 father