front 1 ample (ample opportunity) | back 1 enough or more than enough, plenty EXAMPLE: I asked you to clean your room an hour ago. You have had ample opportunity to do it. |
front 2 at no cost | back 2 free EXAMPLE: Everyone can get a library card at no cost. They are free to residents of this city. |
front 3 below grade level | back 3 at a lower level than expected EXAMPLE: My child's math is below grade level, so I hired a tutor to help her after school. |
front 4 incentive | back 4 something that encourages you to act in a particular way EXAMPLE: Children in the third grade who do not read proficiently are more likely to drop out of high school later. Parents should offer their children incentives to read as much as possible. One idea is to play a game together after the child reads for 30 minutes. |
front 5 literacy | back 5 the ability to read and write EXAMPLE: I volunteer at a literacy organization. Kids who need help with their reading stop by after school, and they practice reading with me. |
front 6 proficient | back 6 very good at something (use to describe people) EXAMPLE: I have lived in the United States for 5 years, and I am now proficient at English. I am ready to attend college. |
front 7 analyze (verb) analysis (noun) | back 7 (verb) to examine the details of something carefully in order to understand or explain it EXAMPLE: After we read about global warming and carbon dioxide emissions, we analyzed why the number was different in the United States than in my home country. |
front 8 attractive | back 8 interesting or useful EXAMPLE: We want to make our literacy program more attractive to people who need help with their reading. As a result, we will stay open later at night. |
front 9 effective | back 9 successful or achieving the result that you want (use to describe things) EXAMPLE: What is the most effective way of teaching grammar? Should I use a video, worksheets, or games? |
front 10 expand | back 10 (verb) to increase in size or amount, or to make something increase EXAMPLE: Our school wants to expand. As a result, we are hiring 5 more teachers and advertising for more students. |
front 11 fall behind | back 11 (verb) to not do something fast enough or by a particular time EXAMPLE: The teacher says my son is falling behind in class. I think this is because he has not been doing his homework lately. |
front 12 gap | back 12 an empty space in the middle of something or between two things EXAMPLE: When you are driving, be sure to leave a large gap between your car and the car in front of you. This way, if they stop suddenly, you won't crash into them. |
front 13 participant | back 13 someone who is involved in an activity EXAMPLE: My son's school is having a running race. All participants will receive a ribbon, not just the winner. |
front 14 peer | back 14 someone who is the same age, or has the same social position or abilities as other members of a group EXAMPLE: Friends are extremely important to teenagers. They want to be accepted by their peers. |
front 15 professor | back 15 a teacher at a university or college EXAMPLE: My college classes started last week. I really like all of my professors. |
front 16 run wild | back 16 doing what they want and no one controls them EXAMPLE: Those parents let their child do whatever he wants, even if the child bothers others. Those parents let their child run wild. |
front 17 show promise | back 17 likely to be successful EXAMPLE: Luis takes piano lessons each week and he chooses to practice 2 hours every day. As a result, he already plays the piano beautifully. He shows a lot of promise. |
front 18 take part | back 18 to be involved in an activity with other people, participate EXAMPLE: It is important for all students to take part in class discussions. We want to hear everyone's thoughts and opinions! |
front 19 appropriate | back 19 suitable or right for a particular situation or person, okay EXAMPLE: Is this movie appropriate for young children? I don't want my children to see anything violent. |