From https://www.smusd.org/ modified by P.Holt January 2013

1. Theme 2-GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT!
GOT
“LA BAMBA”
VOCABULARY SHOW
Excerpt from Baseball in April by: Gary Soto
Genre: REALISTIC FICTION
From https://www.smusd.org/ modified by P.Holt January 2013

2. Word:
APPLAUSE (noun)
Definition:
he clapping of hands to show enjoyment or approval
Example Sentences:
1. There was a burst of applause as the band came on stage
2. I heard _________ when I finished _____________________.

3. Word:
AUDIENCE
Definition
he people gathered too see or hear a
Example sentences:
performance
1. The audience was noisy and disruptive during the speech.
2. The ___________ clapped and cheered the _________.

4. Word:
DEBUT (noun)
Definition:
he first time that a performer or
Example Sentences: performs in public
sports player
1. The actor made his debut in the play, Peter Pan.
2. The student made her singing _______ in ________________.

5. DUO
Word:
(noun)
Definition:
wo people who do something together,
Example Sentences:
especially play music or sing
1. The sisters performed in the show as a singing duo.
2. _________ and _________ are a famous ________.

6. Word:
EMBARRASSED (adjective)
Definition:
eeling nervous, ashamed or uncomfortable, especially in
Example of other people
front Sentences:
1. Paul felt embarrassed when he realized he had called his
neighbor by the wrong name.
2. I felt _________ when _______________________________.

7. LIMELIGHT
Word:
(noun)
Definition:
he center of public attention
Example Sentences:
1. Ana’s performance in the play brought her into the limelight.
2. She was in the ___________ when ___________________.

8. PANTOMIME
Word:
(noun & verb)
Definition:
way of performing that uses only actions
Example Sentences:
and facial expressions, not words
1. The clown used pantomime to act out how he caught a fish.
2. Manuel used ___________ during ___________________.

9. RECORD
Word:
(noun or verb)
Definition:
round, flat piece of plastic on
Example Sentences:
which music is stored
1. A forty-five record has one song on each side.
2. We no longer use__________ because_________________.

10. REHEARSAL
Word:
(noun )
Definition:
ractice for a public performance by
Example Sentences:
people in a play, concert, etc.
1. The cast needed one more rehearsal before they performed
their play in public.
2. The Honor Choir had a ___________ before______________.

11. TALENT
Word:
(noun)
Definition:
natural ability to do something well
Example Sentences:
1. She has a special talent for playing the piano.
2. My special ___________ is ___________________.

12. ROOT
OPT
Definition: EYE or BEST
Example Words:
optician optometrist optimism optimum
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.

13. Root
-SPECT/SPEC
Definition: TO LOOK
Example Words:
spectacles spectator specimen perspective
1. The professor polished his spectacles.
2. The spectators cheered when the Canucks scored.
3. The scientist examined the rare squid specimen .
4. Having a different perspective often solves a problem.

14. SUFFIX
Definition: full of
-OUS
Example Words:
dangerous atrocious cautious ridiculous
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.