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
| approve (u-prüv) verb page 506  To approve means to think somethingisgoodorright. The teacher approves the work Idid. | career (ku-rear) noun page 507  A career is a job someone trains for and does full-time. This man went to veterinary school and now has a career working with animals. | competition(kom-pu-ti-shun) noun page 507  A competition is a contest. The runners are in competition to win the race or to improve their time. Synonyms: game, challenge | ||||||
| concert (kont-surt) noun page 507  A concert is an event where people play music for an audience. The orchestra is giving a concert. Synonyms: show, performance | instrument (int-stru-munt) noun page 509  An instrument is something you play to make music. Guitars and violins are both stringed instruments. | preserve (pri-zurv) verb page 508  To preserve means to save. The grandmother preserves a special tradition by sharing it with her granddaughter. Synonym: protect | ||||||
| roots (rüts) noun page 506  Roots are a person’s family traditions and culture. My family is from India. I am so proud of my Indian roots. | support (su-port) verb page 508  To support means to help. People support friends and family when they encourage or comfort each other. Synonym: assist | Practice the Words Make a Vocabulary Example Chart for each Key Word. Then compare your chart with a partner’s.
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