“la bamba ” vocabulary show
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“LA BAMBA”VOCABULARY SHOW
Excerpt from Basebaoll in April by: Gary Soto
Genre: REALISTIC FICTION
Theme 2-GIVE IT ALL YOU GOTTheme 2-GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT!
APPLAUSEt
he clapping of hands to show enjoyment or approval
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. There was a burst of applause as the band came on stage
(noun)
2. I heard _________ when I finished _____________________.
DEBUTt
he first time that a performer or sports player performs in
public
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. The actor made his debut in the play, Peter Pan.
(noun)
2. The student made her singing _______ in ________________.
DUOT
wo people who do something together,
especially play music or sing
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. The sisters performed in the show as a singing duo.
(noun)
2. _________ and _________ are a famous ________.
EMBARRASSEDf
eeling nervous, ashamed or uncomfortable, especially in front of other people
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. Paul felt embarrassed when he realized he had called his neighbor by the wrong name.
(adjective)
2. I felt _________ when _______________________________.
LIMELIGHTt
he center of public attention
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. Ana’s performance in the play brought her into the limelight.
(noun)
2. She was in the ___________ when ___________________.
PANTOMIMEa
way of performing that uses only actions
and facial expressions, not words
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. The clown used pantomime to act out how he caught a fish.
(noun & verb)
2. Manuel used ___________ during ___________________.
RECORDa
round, flat piece of plastic on
which music is stored
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. A forty-five record has one song on each side.
(noun or verb)
2. We no longer use__________ because_________________.
REHEARSALP
ractice for a public performance by
people in a play, concert, etc.
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. The cast needed one more rehearsal before they performed their play in public.
(noun )
2. The Honor Choir had a ___________ before______________.
TALENTa
natural ability to do something well
Word:
Definition:
Example Sentences:
1. She has a special talent for playing the piano.
(noun)
2. My special ___________ is ___________________.
OPT
1. A person who makes eyeglasses is called an optician.
2. Dad took me to the optometrist so the doctor could
examine my eyes.
3. I show optimism when I believe in myself.
ROOT
Definition: EYE (G) or BEST (L) Example Words:
optician optometrist optimism optimum
-WARD-WARD
1. The rocket lifted off and shot skyward.
2. Dulce watched the golf ball roll downward into
the hole.
3. Students tossed the basketball toward the hoop.
4. My kite glided upward once the wind picked it up.
SUFFIX
Definition: IN A CERTAIN DIRECTION Example Words:
downward toward skyward upward
-OUS-OUS
1. Riding your bike without a helmet is very dangerous.
2. The story is ridiculous because the plot doesn’t make
sense.
3. An atrocious smell came from the baby’s diaper.
4. Jose knew he should be cautious when crossing the
street.
SUFFIX
Definition: full offull ofExample Words:
dangerous atrocious cautious ridiculous
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