Unlock 2 -Unit 8 – The universe – RW – Vocabulary 2
The words in the following presentation are from a book called “Unlock 2” – Reading and Writing Book. They’re part of unit 8, which is all about the universe. And guess what? It’s the second set of vocabulary you’ll encounter. So, get ready to expand your word bank!
Unit 8 RW Vocabulary 2
Vocabulary Word List
Review the words, meanings, and examples below before starting the activities. Click the speaker icon to hear the pronunciation. Click any example sentence to hear it read aloud.
Wonder
VerbTo think about something and try to understand it.
- I wonder why the sky is blue.
- She began to wonder where he had gone.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Wonder on Youglish
Support
VerbTo help show that something is true.
- The scientific data supports my theory.
- He used examples to support his argument.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Support on Youglish
Evidence
NounInformation that makes you believe something is true.
- The police found evidence at the crime scene.
- There is no evidence that ghosts exist.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Evidence on Youglish
Prove
VerbTo show that something is true.
- Can you prove that you were at home last night?
- The test results prove he is healthy.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Prove on Youglish
Exist
VerbTo be real, alive, or present.
- Dinosaurs do not exist anymore.
- Do you think life exists on other planets?
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Exist on Youglish
Unlikely
AdjectiveNot expected to happen; not probable.
- It is unlikely to rain today because the sky is clear.
- The team is unlikely to win without their captain.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Unlikely on Youglish
Conditions
NounThe situation in which people live, work, or do other things.
- The working conditions in the old factory were poor.
- Certain plants grow well in wet conditions.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Conditions on Youglish
Particular
AdjectiveOne specific thing or person, not any other.
- Is there a particular book you are looking for?
- She is very particular about the food she eats.
Real World Use Case: 🔗 Particular on Youglish
Here are some engaging vocabulary activities related to the words mentioned above. These activities will reinforce the vocabulary you’ve just taught your students.
Matching – Vocabulary Quiz
In this activity, the students will match the words with their respective definitions.
Word Search – Find the hidden words in a letter Grid
In this activity, the students will search for the words that the teacher has taught. The words are hidden in a letter grid.
Spin the Wheel – Find the word
In this game, the teacher will spin a wheel, and eventually, it will stop. When the wheel stops, the students will see the meaning of a specific word. Then, the teacher will ask one of the students to guess the word by carefully reading its definition. The teacher may ask the student to make a sentence for the word.
Unscramble the word or phrase – Vocabulary Quiz
In this activity, the students will move the letters around to put them in the right order and reveal a word or phrase. All these words are connected to the above vocabulary.
Open the box
In this fun activity, the teacher will choose one of the students to participate. First, that student will pick a number. Then, the teacher will click on the chosen number. What happens next? Well, the student will see the meaning of a word—a word related to the vocabulary the teacher has taught in class. Now comes the exciting part: the student needs to read the meaning and guess the word! If the guess is correct, the teacher might even ask the student to create a sentence using that word.
