Lesson 23
Knowledge Rating Scale
Vocabulary
Word
I’ve never
heard this
word before.
I’ve heard
this word, but
I don’t know
what it
means.
I know this
word…it has
something to
do with…
I know the
meaning of
this word.
approach
consist
establish
illustrate
major
Vocabulary Words
Vocabulary
Word
Definition
Part of
Speech
Synonym
Antonym
approach
to move closer in distance, time, or
criteria
verb
move toward
distancing
consist
to be made of or to include
different parts or things
verb
establish
to start or create an organization,
situation, relationship, or
reputation
verb
make, initiate
destroy
illustrate
to make meaning clear using
verb
examples or pictures, or to serve as
an example
demonstrate
major
very large, serious, or important
dominant
adjective
minor,
small
Examples
Word
approach
Example
The boy approached the girl in the hallway. He walked toward her.
Have you ever approached someone with bad news?
consist
As a student, my job consists of attending class, paying attention, and
studying. I have to do all of these things to be a successful student.
What does your job consist of?
establish
The man established a fundraiser for his favorite charity. He started an
annual 5k race to raise money for the charity.
Can you think of something that you have established?
illustrate
When my children write stories for school, their teacher will ask them to
illustrate the characters and scenes in the story. When they draw out the
pictures the story becomes clearer.
Do you think illustrations help you to understand things better?
major
I have a major test next week. This is a big test and it is important because
my final grade depends on it.
What has been a major event in your life?
Fill in the Blank
approach
consist
establish
illustrate
major
1. Mary’s main goal is to _____________ a daycare when she gets out of school.
2. There was a ______________ traffic accident on the freeway this morning.
3. Upon waking, it is good to know what your day will ______________ of so you can plan
what to wear.
4. The teacher will always ______________ what she is teaching.
5. I saw the police officer ______________ the people fighting at the mall.
Sentence Completion
1. When strangers approach me I feel ______________________________________.
2. My favorite meal consists of ____________________________________________.
3. I’ve always wanted to establish __________________________________________.
4. I can illustrate using ___________________________________________________.
5. A major problem in this city is ___________________________________________.
Yes, No, Why?
1. Should you approach a stray animal on your property even though there is a major rabies
problem right now?
2. Do you think a book that consists of many chapters is easier to read if there are pictures
illustrated?
3. Do you think establishing different approaches to saving money will help in the future?
Read and Respond
“When a tree is not a tree” – Jane Ervin: Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter:
Book 3, page 89
1. What is the major benefit to being a young tree?
2. When did the little tree establish the fact tat he wanted to leave the forest?
3. The Pine tree’s decorations consisted of what?