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A Reading Passage or Context Story further clarifies the meanings of vocabulary and aids in the correct word pronunciation. Click on the character icon to hear Lesson Plans #1 - #6 story.
  • ESL, LEP and ELL especially benefit from the AUDIO passages. Stories emphasize grade level word content and subject specific vocabulary.
  • Common Core alignment to a Reading Passage is to 3 key phrases: "Grade Level", "Particular Topic" and "Grade-Relevant Text or Subject Area". CCSS Alignment Strand for Specific Grades:
    Grade Level: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 2.4, 3.4, 4.4, 5.4, 6.4, 7.4, 8.4, 9-10.4, 11-12.4
    Particular Topic: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers: 4.6. 5.6, 6.6, 7.6, 8.6, 9-10.6, 11-12.6
    Grade & Subject-Relevant Text: "CCSS.ELA-Literacy." precedes these numbers:
    (Reading: Informational Text) RI.2.4, RI.3.4, RI.4.4. RI.5.4, RI.6.4, RI.7.4, RI.8.4, RI.9-10.4, RI.11-12.4
    (Reading: Literature) RL.2.4, RL.3.4, RL.4.4. RL.5.4, RL.6.4, RL.7.4, RL.8.4, RL.9-10.4, RL.11-12.4
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    1) ACT Vocabulary Test #6
    The following paragraphs in ACT#6 at myvocabulary.com will help you learn unfamiliar words. Choose one definition of the four below that best defines the puzzle word.

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    When his employer learned of the TRANSGRESSION(1) he had committed, Ken realized a DEMOTION(2) would happen. His DECADENT(3) behavior was all his fault. What a personal DEGRADATION(4)! Ken knew Mr. Dilbert would not tolerate RECIDIVISM(5). In fact, to ensure that REGRESSIVE(6) behavior did not occur, his boss demanded Ken leave the company for several months, without pay. To make necessary changes in his attitude, Ken decided to stay in the OCCIDENTAL(7) region of the country. He needed a MOTIF(8) in his mind and in action to appreciate even simple things like DECIDUOUS(9) trees. To need MOBILIZATION,(10) not self pity. To accomplish his goal of returning to work, he needed MOMENTUM(11) He was determined to climb the steep GRADIENT(12) to reach a peak of better performance and to earn back the trust of his employer.