VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 13 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
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 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 13
Word 1: conspicuous
Word 1 Definition: obvious, easy to see, not hidden
Word 2: inept
Word 2 Definition: inappropriate, clumsy, incompetent
Word 3: insipid
Word 3 Definition: ordinary or dull
Word 4: complacent
Word 4 Definition: over satisfied with yourself, contented to a fault
Word 5: preclude
Word 5 Definition: to prevent from happening, to make impossible
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 13
The girl tried not to be too conspicuous at the
party. She wanted the others to like her and not
see her as being inept or insipid. If she acted too
complacent, however, she would preclude the
chance of being liked.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word conspicuous mean?
What does the word inept mean?
What does the word insipid mean?
What does the word complacent mean?
What does the word preclude mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
Where did the girl try not to be conspicuous?
Why did she not want the others to see her as inept?
Why did she not want them to see her as insipid?
What would happen if she acted too complacent?
What would she preclude?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Is a person with blue hair conspicuous?
Would a trip around the world be considered inept?
Is it insipid to repeatedly watch the same show?
Would a complacent person want to improve himself?
Could a very bad storm preclude a rescue attempt?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 14 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
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 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 14
Word 1: skeptical
Word 1 Definition: doubting, not certain, unsure
Word 2: rejuvenate
Word 2 Definition: to make young again, to make strong again
Word 3: bias
Word 3 Definition: showing that you take sides, leaning one way or the
other
Word 4: dearth
Word 4 Definition: a lack of something, not having very much of something
Word 5: authentic
Word 5 Definition: the real thing, genuine
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 14
The doctors remained skeptical about the drug
maker’s claim to rejuvenate older patients. They
based their bias on the dearth of authentic
evidence supporting their claim.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word skeptical mean?
What does the word rejuvenate mean?
What does the word bias mean?
What does the word dearth mean?
What does the word authentic mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
What were the doctors skeptical about?
Who did the drug maker’s claim to rejuvenate?
On what did they base their bias?
What was there a dearth of?
What would the authentic evidence support?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Are most people skeptical of flying saucers?
Can water and fertilizer rejuvenate a sick plant?
Could your bias keep you from listening to other opinions?
Would a suspect in a crime be let go because of a dearth of proof?
Has anyone found authentic proof of the existence of aliens?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 15 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
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 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 15
Word 1: marred
Word 1 Definition: damaged or ruined
Word 2: heed
Word 2 Definition: pay attention to something, to listen to
Word 3: divert
Word 3 Definition: to change direction, to change course
Word 4: negligence
Word 4 Definition: not being careful
Word 5: immutable
Word 5 Definition: unchangeable, can’t be moved
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 15
This evening was marred by an unusual accident.
The driver of the car had failed to heed the detour
sign. This forced him to divert onto an unfinished
ramp. His negligence cost him his car when he
ran smack into an immutable concrete column.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word marred mean?
What does the word heed mean?
What does the word divert mean?
What does the word negligence mean?
What does the word immutable mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
How was the evening marred?
What did the driver fail to heed?
Where was he forced to divert to?
What did his negligence cost him?
Why was the column immutable?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Can a vacation be marred by beautiful weather?
Should a person heed a warning?
Would a road flare be helpful to divert traffic away from your car?
Could a lawyer’s negligence cause him to lose a case?
Is an ice sculpture immutable?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 16 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
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 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 16
Word 1: trepidation
Word 1 Definition: fear, nervous about what might happen
Word 2: bastion
Word 2 Definition: a castle-like building, a fort
Word 3: zealous
Word 3 Definition: crazily devoted to something, really fervent
Word 4: indomitable
Word 4 Definition: incapable of being overcome or conquered, unable to
be tamed
Word 5: pugnacity
Word 5 Definition: readiness to fight over something, waging war
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 16
The soldiers sat in trepidation over the thought
of attacking the enemy’s bastion. They knew they
would meet a zealous enemy unwilling to give in.
They knew the enemy’s indomitable behavior
would prolong their pugnacity.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word trepidation mean?
What does the word bastion mean?
What does the word zealous mean?
What does the word indomitable mean?
What does the word pugnacity mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
Why did the soldiers sit in trepidation?
What was going to happen to the enemy’s bastion?
What would the zealous enemy be unwilling to do?
What would the enemy’s indomitable behavior do?
What would prolong the enemy’s pugnacity?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Would you feel trepidation about seeing a cartoon?
Can an animal build its own bastion?
Can a football coach be zealous with his team?
Can a child be indomitable?
Should a policeman show pugnacity towards citizens?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 17 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
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 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 17
Word 1: revere
Word 1 Definition: to worship, to honor
Word 2: denounce
Word 2 Definition: to speak out against, condemn
Word 3: candid
Word 3 Definition: truthful, honest
Word 4: impartial
Word 4 Definition: not taking sides, being neutral
Word 5: disdain
Word 5 Definition: a feeling of great hate or dislike
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 17
The parents could not understand why some
children would try to revere gang membership.
They knew they had to denounce gang behavior
in very candid terms. This was no time to be
impartial. Their disdain toward gangs must be
clear.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word revere mean?
What does the word denounce mean?
What does the word candid mean?
What does the word impartial mean?
What does the word disdain mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who could not understand children revering gang membership?
2. Who had to denounce gang behavior?
3. What had to be done in candid terms?
4. Who couldn’t be impartial?
5. Whose disdain must be clear?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Should you revere a minister?
Would a parent denounce children using guns?
Is it good for a doctor to be candid about someone’s health?
Are children impartial towards candy and ice cream?
Do opposing groups show disdain towards each others ideas?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 18 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
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 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 18
Word 1: extol
Word 1 Definition: praise or to say great things about
Word 2: pragmatic
Word 2 Definition: practical, based on experience
Word 3: novel
Word 3 Definition: new, unique, original
Word 4: proponent
Word 4 Definition: speak in favor of, supporter
Word 5: rigorous
Word 5 Definition: hard, strenuous, demanding
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 3 UNIT 18
The athlete seemed confused when the people
started to extol his ability. The reason he won was
more pragmatic. The reason was not novel. He
won because he was a proponent of rigorous
daily practice.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word extol mean?
What does the word pragmatic mean?
What does the word novel mean?
What does the word proponent mean?
What does the word rigorous mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
What did the people start to extol?
What was pragmatic?
What was not novel?
What was the athlete a proponent of?
What was rigorous?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Can a dog trainer extol his animals?
Should relaxation be rigorous?
Is it pragmatic to seek shelter from the rain?
Would cars be novel in the old west?
Should race car drivers be proponents of speeding on the highways?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack