VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 13 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 2
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 13
Word 1: envious
Word 1 Definition: wanting what others have
Word 2: endurance
Word 2 Definition: capable of surviving hardship, to keep a long stressful
activity going, long lasting
Word 3: energetic
Word 3 Definition: to possess lots of energy, very busy, lots of activity
Word 4: era
Word 4 Definition: a period of time, a stage in development
Word 5: efficiency
Word 5 Definition: not being wasteful, saving time or energy or a very small
apartment
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VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 13
The other runners in the race became very
envious of the new runner’s endurance. They
were amazed at how energetic she seemed. Her
style marked a new era in racing efficiency.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 13
Please remember to:
• accept any answer that makes sense
• give as much praise as possible
• say how proud you are
• ask to be read to again and again
• instill pride and confidence
Vocabulary Review
1.What does the word envious mean?
2.What does the word endurance mean?
3.What does the word energetic mean?
4.What does the word era mean?
5.What does the word efficiency mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who were the runners envious of?
2.Who showed much endurance?
3. How energetic was the new runner?
4.What was the new era about?
5.What kind of efficiency did the new runner have?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Are people sometimes envious of each other?
2. Do you need endurance to play sports?
3. Is a turtle an energetic animal?
4. Are we living in the era of computers?
5. Does a lazy person care about efficiency?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 14 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 2
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 14
Word 1: extraordinary
Word 1 Definition: great, exceptional, unusual
Word 2: evacuate
Word 2 Definition: to remove, withdraw or to leave someplace quickly
Word 3: evident
Word 3 Definition: clear, obvious, no doubt
Word 4: exposure
Word 4 Definition: revealed, made known, public
Word 5: endorse
Word 5 Definition: to sign something, to approve, to show you like
something
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 14
After the train wreck, the mayor was asked to
give the extraordinary order to evacuate the
town. It was evident that the risk of exposure
to dangerous gas fumes was enough to cause him
to endorse this action.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 14
Please remember to:
• accept any answer that makes sense
• give as much praise as possible
• say how proud you are
• ask to be read to again and again
• instill pride and confidence
Vocabulary Review
1.What does the word extraordinary mean?
2.What does the word evacuate mean?
3.What does the word evident mean?
4.What does the word exposure mean?
5.What does the word endorse mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the mayor do that was extraordinary?
2.Why did the mayor order the town to evacuate?
3.What was evident to the mayor?
4.What was the town at risk of exposure to?
5.What action did the mayor endorse?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Would you like to meet an extraordinary person?
2. Should a town evacuate before it’s hit by a storm?
3. Are instructions always evident?
4. Do shy people like exposure?
5. Would you endorse a peace initiative?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 15 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 2
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 15
Word 1: forgery
Word 1 Definition: a fake, a copy, not real
Word 2: fundamental
Word 2 Definition: primary, basic, or most important
Word 3: flaw
Word 3 Definition: a defect, an error or weakness, not good to have
Word 4: fathom
Word 4 Definition: to understand something, a unit or length to measure
water
Word 5: factor
Word 5 Definition: ingredient, an important part of something
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 15
The detective was able to identify the painting as
a forgery because of a fundamental flaw in the
artist’s painting style. The inspector could not
fathom how the artist could have overlooked
such a key factor.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 15
Please remember to:
• accept any answer that makes sense
• give as much praise as possible
• say how proud you are
• ask to be read to again and again
• instill pride and confidence
Vocabulary Review
1.What does the word forgery mean?
2.What does the word fundamental mean?
3.What does the word flaw mean?
4.What does the word fathom mean?
5.What does the word factor mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who found the fundamental flaw in the artist’s painting style?
2.What kind of flaw did the detective find?
3.What helped the detective identify the forgery?
4.What could the detective not fathom?
5.Who overlooked a key factor?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Would you recognize a forgery?
2. Is studying a fundamental part of getting an education?
3. Is a weakness considered a flaw?
4. Is it easy to fathom a complex physics problem?
5. Is fame an important factor to you?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 16 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 2
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 16
Word 1: fiancee
Word 1 Definition: a woman engaged to be married
Word 2: forlorn
Word 2 Definition: sad, lonely, miserable
Word 3: famine
Word 3 Definition: shortage of food, starvation
Word 4: fatigue
Word 4 Definition: weariness, exhaustion, tired
Word 5: frail
Word 5 Definition: weak or delicate, can be broken easily
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 16
The doctor’s fiancee said she would never forget
the forlorn look on the faces of the famine
victims. She said no amount of fatigue could
have stopped her from aiding these frail victims.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 16
Please remember to:
• accept any answer that makes sense
• give as much praise as possible
• say how proud you are
• ask to be read to again and again
• instill pride and confidence
Vocabulary Review
1.What does the word fiancee mean?
2.What does the word forlorn mean?
3.What does the word famine mean?
4.What does the word fatigue mean?
5.What does the word frail mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who would never forget the famine victims?
2.What kind of look did the doctor’s fiancee see on their faces?
3.What caused the fiancee’s fatigue?
4.Who couldn’t stop aiding the frail victims?
5.What did the fiancee say about the forlorn look on their faces?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Is a fiancee a married woman?
2. Do happy children look forlorn?
3. Have you met a victim of a famine?
4. Does hard work cause fatigue?
5. Should you try to protect frail animals?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 17 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 2
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 17
Word 1: falter
Word 1 Definition: to stumble or to hesitate or to fall
Word 2: ferocious
Word 2 Definition: fierce, brutal, mean
Word 3: fiery
Word 3 Definition: burning or hot like a fire
Word 4: fortitude
Word 4 Definition: great desire and determination, never giving up
Word 5: fortress
Word 5 Definition: a secure place, a stronghold, a safe strong place
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 17
The swimmer did not falter during the last lap
of the race, despite ferocious fatigue. Her fiery
fortitude seemed to turn her into a fortress of
energy.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 17
Please remember to:
• accept any answer that makes sense
• give as much praise as possible
• say how proud you are
• ask to be read to again and again
• instill pride and confidence
Vocabulary Review
1.What does the word falter mean?
2.What does the word ferocious mean?
3.What does the word fortitude mean?
4.What does the word fiery mean?
5.What does the word fortress mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What ferocious thing was bothering this swimmer?
2.What did her fortitude turn her into?
3.What did not cause the swimmer to falter?
4.What did her fiery determination allow the swimmer to do?
5.What turned her into a fortress of energy?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Is it okay to falter sometimes?
2. Have you ever watched a ferocious fight?
3. Do most people admire fortitude?
4. Can an explosion be a fiery event?
5. Would you seek shelter in a fortress?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 18 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 2
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 18
Word 1: heroic
Word 1 Definition: courageous, daring, very brave
Word 2: hostile
Word 2 Definition: to be against someone or something, an enemy,
dangerous, angry
Word 3: hostage
Word 3 Definition: a person taken by force, one who is controlled by
something or someone, a prisoner
Word 4: homicide
Word 4 Definition: a killing, a person who kills another, a murder
Word 5: hazard
Word 5 Definition: source of danger; a chance event
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 18
The detective’s heroic action in the face of
hostile gunfire freed the bank hostage and
prevented a homicide from occurring. The
detective refused to be stopped by any hazard.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 18
Please remember to:
• accept any answer that makes sense
• give as much praise as possible
• say how proud you are
• ask to be read to again and again
• instill pride and confidence
Vocabulary Review
1.What does the word heroic mean?
2.What does the word hostile mean?
3.What does the word hostage mean?
4.What does the word homicide mean?
5.What does the word hazard mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who performed a heroic action?
2.What hostile thing was the detective facing?
3.What happened to the hostage?
4.Who prevented a homicide?
5.What did the detective think when faced with a hazard?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Do police officers perform heroic deeds?
2. Is an argument a hostile discussion?
3. Is it dangerous to be a hostage?
4. Is a homicide a crime?
5. Should you try to avoid a hazard?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack