Prepare to Read
Learn Key Vocabulary
Rate and Study the Words Rate how well you know each word. Then:
1. Pronounce the word. Say it aloud several times. Spell it.
2. Study the example.
3. Tell more about the word.
4. Practice it. Make the word your own.
Key Words
champion (cham-pē-un) noun page 502 A champion is a winner. This person became champion by winning first place in a contest. | compete (kum-pēt) verb page 504 When you compete, you take part in a contest. The athletes compete to win the race. Related Word: competition | fan (fan) noun page 500 A fan is someone who supports a particular team or person. Fans go to games to cheer for their team. | ||||||
league (lēg) noun page 502 A league is a group of teams that play the same sport. My friends and I all play in our neighborhood baseball league. | pastime (pas-tīm) noun page 502 A pastime is an activity that you often do for fun. What’s this family’s favorite pastime? | popular (pop-yu-lur) adjective page 504 To be popular means to be liked by many people. Popcorn is a popular snack eaten at the movies. Related Word: popularity | ||||||
professional (pru-fesh-un-ul)adjective page 500 A professional is someone who does a job for money. My aunt is a professional dancer. Related Word: profession | segregate (se-gri-gāt) verb page 501 Segregate means to separate or keep apart. Gym classes usually segregate the boys and girls. Related Word: segregation Antonym: integrate | Practice the Words Make an Example Chart for each Key Word. Share your chart with a partner.
Example Chart |