Lesson 17
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.
assume
complex
focus
initial
pursue
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Word
Definition
Part of
Speech
Synonym
Antony
m
assume
to think that something is true,
although you do not have
definite proof
consisting of many different
parts, often difficult to
understand
to put attention on one thing,
idea, or person
verb
accept,
expect
doubt
adjective
complicated,
compound
clear,
simple
initial
happening at the beginning
adjective
first
final, last
pursue
to continue doing an activity or
trying to achieve something over
a period of time
verb
persevere
give up,
stop
complex
focus
noun
Examples
Word
assume
Example
I am going to assume that all of you are here to learn. I do not know
for certain if this is true, but I will believe this to be true.
Can you think of something you assumed to be true?
complex
The model is complex with many different parts. It is my goal for each
person to understand everything about the model, even though it may
be difficult.
Have you ever had a complex problem to solve at work or home?
focus
Our focus today will be on the requirements to fulfill the GED test.
These requirements will be the main topic today in class.
Do you think it is important to focus in order to learn?
initial
This is the initial class of level 2 reading and language of ABS. This is
the beginning class of this level.
What is an initial step you can take to be ready for the GED test?
pursue
I have many plans for my life. Someone suggested that I focus on
meeting one goal at a time. I decided that the first goal I will pursue is
obtaining my GED.
What is something you want to pursue?
Fill in the Blank
assume
complex
focus
initial
pursue
1. The police officers continued to _______________ a speeding sports car down the highway.
2. I need to _____________ on my studies.
3. To solve a ______________ problem, you need to examine each part.
4. The ____________ step to driving a car is to obtain a driver’s license.
5. Sometimes we _______________ things that are not true.
Sentence Completion
1. One thing I like to focus on is completing my _______________________________.
2. One dream I would like to pursue is ______________________________________.
3. I assume that gas prices will ____________________________________________.
4. The initial step to boiling water is to ______________________________________.
5. A complex problem has many ___________________________________________.
Yes, No, Why?
1. Will you focus on pursuing your dreams?
2. Do you think your initial reaction to things changes over time?
3. Do you assume that employees would view not wearing jewelry as a complex problem?
Read and Respond
“Breaking The Sound Barrier” – Jane Ervin: Reading Comprehension in Varied Subject Matter:
Book 4, page 7
1. What is the main focus of the initial paragraph?
2. When an airplane pursues the speed of sound, what happens?
3. Is it assumed that a sonic boom can damage buildings?