1. Word Generation: Vocabulary for English Learners 1.02 What is an American?

3. Word Generation Vocabulary DefinitionSentences Complexity (noun) Complexity is the state of having many different parts connected or related to the each other in a complicated way. The complexity of the human body requires several years of study in order for a doctor or nurse to work with patients. Due to the complexity of middle school life, most students need to __________ ___________ in order to remember all of their school and home responsibilities. Writing Task: The _________ of most video games requires _______________ in order to be a great player. My sentence:

4. Word Generation Vocabulary DefinitionSentences Culture (noun) The culture of a group of people includes the important parts of their lives like food, art, dance and values. Hip-hop music, skateboarding and texting are important parts of teenage culture. One way that my school celebrates ________ culture is by __________________. Writing Task: The ______________ of a school includes ____________, ____________, and _________. My sentence:

5. Word Generation Vocabulary DefinitionSentences Element (noun) An element of something is one of the parts which make up the whole thing. An important element of Mexican culture is respect for older family members. Eating right and __________ (verb+ing) are two important elements to living healthy life. Writing Task: One ___________ of California culture is _____________________. My sentence:

6. Word Generation Vocabulary DefinitionSentences resourceful (adj) Someone who is resourceful is good at finding ways of dealing with problems. Our school counselors are resourceful because they give us helpful information about education and our personal lives. My older brother is resourceful when I need help with ___________ because he can ________________. Writing Task: The most _____________person at a school is _______ because ______________. My sentence:

7. Word Generation Vocabulary DefinitionSentences Tradition (noun) A tradition is a custom or belief that has lasted for a long time. Our school has a tradition of sending students to the Bluegrass Music festival. Two American traditions that occur on Thanksgiving day include _______ and ________. Writing Task: There are several ________________ that make up ___________ (name of group) culture. One of these ___________ is ____________________. My sentence: