Vocabulary
Define ENCOMPASS
to include
Go to great lengths
spend a lot of time and effort
take off
leave
Does Jen have pets? If so what are they and how many?
2 dogs, Luna and Peso
Who are the Cahokia?
Native American tribe in Illinois
Define CONTEMPLATE
to think about
dead set
determined to do something
drop in
come over
What did Jen used to do before teaching Adult ESL?
taught 4th and 5th grade
What are homophones?
words that spelled differently but sound the same.
their, they're, there
Define OVERCOME
to deal with a difficult situation
all ears
ready to listen
break up
end relationship
What is Jen's favorite activity?
Swimming!
What's the difference between left brain/right brain?
Left side- logic
Right side- risk takers
Define MAKESHIFT
something built for temporary use
lend a hand
help someone with something
put back
put something where it came from
Where are Jen's ancestors from?
Lithuania and Poland
What was the civil rights movement?
Black people fighting for equal rights, like education
Define STAGGERING
shocking, astonishing
let the cat out of the bag
told everyone the secret
drop off
bring something to someone
How many years has Jen taught Adult ESL?
6 years
What causes tornados?
warm and cold air masses meet each other