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Parent Communication Pack
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VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 1 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 1 UNIT 1
Word 1: attorney
Word 1 Definition: a lawyer, a legal agent
Word 2: acquaintance
Word 2 Definition: someone you know, a familiar person
Word 3: astounded
Word 3 Definition: amazed, surprised
Word 4: abundant
Word 4 Definition: plentiful, large
Word 5: accommodate
Word 5 Definition: to provide something that is needed, to make room for
someone or 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 1 UNIT 1
The attorney and her acquaintance were
astounded when they saw the abundant size
of the rock singer’s house. The house was large
enough to accommodate over a hundred people
at a time.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 1 UNIT 1
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 attorney mean?
2.What does the word acquaintance mean?
3.What does the word astounded mean?
4.What does the word abundant mean?
5.What does the word accommodate mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who was astounded?
2.Who’s acquaintance was she?
3.Who did the attorney bring to the rock singer’s house?
4.Was the rock singer’s house abundant in size?
5.What could the house accommodate?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Would you like to be an attorney?
2. Are you comfortable around an acquaintance?
3. Would you be astounded by a visit to a palace?
4. Does a millionaire have an abundant amount of money?
5. Can your closet accommodate more clothes?
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 2 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 1 UNIT 2
Word 1: ambassador
Word 1 Definition: representative or a messenger
Word 2: advisable
Word 2 Definition: marked by wisdom or good judgment, a smart thing
to do
Word 3: adjourn
Word 3 Definition: to suspend until a later time, to move to another place,
to stop what you are doing
Word 4: armistice
Word 4 Definition: a temporary end to conflict or war, a truce or a
peace treaty
Word 5: abolish
Word 5 Definition: to end something, to destroy or to wipe out
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 1 UNIT 2
The ambassador felt it was not advisable to
adjourn the meeting for the afternoon. The
ambassador thought that an armistice to
abolish the war between the two countries was
very close to being signed.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 1 UNIT 2
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 ambassador mean?
2.What does the word advisable mean?
3.What does the word adjourn mean?
4.What does the word armistice mean?
5.What does the word abolish mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who felt it was not advisable to end the meeting?
2. How did the ambassador feel about adjourning the meeting?
3.What did the ambassador feel was not advisable?
4.What was close to being abolished?
5.What would the armistice do?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Have you ever met an ambassador?
2. Is it advisable to brush your teeth?
3. Must you wait for the teacher to adjourn your class?
4. Is an armistice a permanent action?
5. Should your parents abolish your bedtime?
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 3 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 1 UNIT 3
Word 1: ballad
Word 1 Definition: a story set to music, a slow, romantic song
Word 2: bravery
Word 2 Definition: courageousness, without fear
Word 3: barricade
Word 3 Definition: something used to block movement, an obstacle
Word 4: bazaar
Word 4 Definition: a place where goods are sold, a fair
Word 5: barbaric
Word 5 Definition: primitive or wild
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 1 UNIT 3
The ballad told of a brigade’s bravery at the
barricade near the bazaar. The barbaric army
was stopped at the gates. The country was saved.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 1 UNIT 3
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 ballad mean?
2.What does the word bravery mean?
3.What does the word barricade mean?
4.What does the word bazaar mean?
5.What does the word barbaric mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What was the ballad about?
2.Who showed bravery?
3.Where was the bazaar?
4.What was the barricade near?
5.What happened to the barbaric army?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Do you have a favorite ballad?
2. Is fear a sign of bravery?
3. Have you ever seen a barricade?
4. Can you buy clothes at a bazaar?
5. Does barbaric mean wild?
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 4 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 1 UNIT 4
Word 1: constable
Word 1 Definition: a police officer, an officer during medieval times
Word 2: collision
Word 2 Definition: to come together with impact, to clash, to smash into
something
Word 3: calamity
Word 3 Definition: a serious event, a state of distress or misery, when
something bad happens
Word 4: classic
Word 4 Definition: a work of long lasting excellence, a perfect example
Word 5: contraption
Word 5 Definition: a device or a gadget, an unusual invention
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 1 UNIT 4
The constable said the collision was a calamity.
The old car was a piece of junk. It was not a
classic, but an old contraption that should have
been taken off the road years ago.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 1 UNIT 4
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 constable mean?
2.What does the word collision mean?
3.What does the word calamity mean?
4.What does the word classic mean?
5.What does the word contraption mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What was the constable talking about?
2.What did the constable call the collision?
3.What caused the calamity?
4.Was the car a classic?
5.What did the constable think should have been done with the contraption?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Can a constable arrest you?
2. Can speeding cause a collision?
3. Is war a calamity?
4. Do you like classic cars?
5. Have you ever broken a contraption?
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 5 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 1 UNIT 5
Word 1: camouflage
Word 1 Definition: a disguise, behavior designed to deceive or to hide
something
Word 2: cavalry
Word 2 Definition: part of an army, horseman
Word 3: conquest
Word 3 Definition: something gained by force, to win by overcoming an
obstacle
Word 4: confer
Word 4 Definition: to give to someone or something, or to consult, or to
talk with someone
Word 5: conflict
Word 5 Definition: fight or battle, mental struggle
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 1 UNIT 5
The Native Americans’ skill at camouflage
prevented the cavalry from achieving an easy
conquest. Consequently, both sides had to
confer respect for each other during the
conflict.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 1 UNIT 5
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 camouflage mean?
2.What does the word cavalry mean?
3.What does the word conquest mean?
4.What does the word confer mean?
5.What does the word conflict mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Did the Native Americans have skill in the use of camouflage?
2.Was the cavalry’s conquest easy?
3.What did the Native Americans’ skill prevent the cavalry from achieving?
4.What did both sides have to confer?
5.Who was involved in the conflict?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Do soldiers need camouflage?
2. Is a cavalry part of an army?
3. Would a loser celebrate a conquest?
4. Would you confer respect on a hero?
5. Will a truce end a conflict?
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 6 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 1 UNIT 6
Word 1: confide
Word 1 Definition: to share a secret, to give to the care or protection of
another
Word 2: customary
Word 2 Definition: usual, commonly practiced or used, something you are
used to doing
Word 3: civilian
Word 3 Definition: one not on active duty in a military police, or fire
fighting force; an outsider
Word 4: convinced
Word 4 Definition: persuaded, demonstrated or proved, you now believe in
a person or thought
Word 5: classified
Word 5 Definition: withheld for security reasons, to divide into groups, a
way to organize 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 1 UNIT 6
The police chief decided to confide in his wife
and tell her what was in the confidential letter
even though it was not customary to tell a
civilian such things. He was convinced his wife
would not reveal the classified information to
anyone.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 1 UNIT 6
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 confide mean?
2.What does the word customary mean?
3.What does the word civilian mean?
4.What does the word convinced mean?
5.What does the word classified mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who did the police chief decide to confide with?
2.Was it customary to share information with a civilian?
3.Was it customary for a police chief to confide in his wife?
4.What was the police chief convinced about?
5.What did the police chief think his wife would do with the classified information?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Would you confide in your pastor?
2. Is crying a customary activity for a baby?
3. Can a soldier be a civilian?
4. Are you convinced that ghosts are real?
5. Can classified information be shared with anyone?
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 7 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 2 UNIT 7
Word 1: decomposed
Word 1 Definition: rotted, decayed
Word 2: desolate
Word 2 Definition: deserted, lifeless
Word 3: dismay
Word 3 Definition: great horror, shock
Word 4: dual
Word 4 Definition: consisting of two parts, double
Word 5: discharge
Word 5 Definition: release electrical energy, unload, to set something off or
to get rid of it
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 2 UNIT 7
The decomposed body of an airplane pilot was
discovered in a desolate part of the forest, to the
dismay of the campers who found it. The pilot’s
plane crashed because his dual engines could not
discharge the power needed to clear the forest.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 2 UNIT 7
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 decomposed mean?
2.What does the word desolate mean?
3.What does the word dismay mean?
4.What does the word dual mean?
5.What does the word discharge mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Whose decomposed body was found?
2.Where was the desolate area located?
3.Who was in dismay?
4.What happened when the dual engines failed?
5.What were the dual engines unable to discharge?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Should you eat decomposed fruit?
2. Is your house desolate?
3. Would you feel dismay if a friend disappeared?
4. Do some cars have dual air bags?
5. Will a car run if the engine won’t discharge?
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 8 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 2 UNIT 8
Word 1: declined
Word 1 Definition: refused or rejected, to say no
Word 2: defendant
Word 2 Definition: a person required to answer in a legal case, someone
accused of committing a crime
Word 3: domestic
Word 3 Definition: relating to the household or the family
Word 4: drunkard
Word 4 Definition: one who is often drunk, someone who drinks too
much alcohol
Word 5: dishonor
Word 5 Definition: to bring shame on, to treat in a terrible manner,
to embarrass yourself
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 2 UNIT 8
The judge declined to free the defendant in the
domestic case. The judge felt that this drunkard
would only bring dishonor to his family.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 2 UNIT 8
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 declined mean?
2.What does the word defendant mean?
3.What does the word domestic mean?
4.What does the word drunkard mean?
5.What does the word dishonor mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the judge decline to do?
2.What did the judge do to the defendant?
3.Was the defendant involved in a domestic case?
4.Was the man a drunkard?
5.Who did the judge feel the man would dishonor?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Would you decline a gift?
2. Can a lawyer help a defendant?
3. Do you like to do domestic chores?
4. Have you ever seen a drunkard?
5. Should you try not to dishonor your family?
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 9 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 2 UNIT 9
Word 1: delirious
Word 1 Definition: excited, crazy
Word 2: duplicate
Word 2 Definition: to double or repeat, to copy
Word 3: drought
Word 3 Definition: a period of dryness, a long shortage or lack of
something
Word 4: devoured
Word 4 Definition: eaten greedily, used up or destroyed
Word 5: diminutive
Word 5 Definition: small or tiny
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 2 UNIT 9
The farmers were delirious when it started to
rain. They had feared this summer’s weather
would be a duplicate of last year’s drought that
devoured their diminutive crops.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 2 UNIT 9
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 delirious mean?
2.What does the word duplicate mean?
3.What does the word drought mean?
4.What does the word devoured mean?
5.What does the word diminutive mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Why were the farmers delirious?
2.What were diminutive?
3.What did they fear that this summer’s weather would duplicate?
4.What did the drought do?
5.What kind of crops did the drought devour?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Are you delirious when school ends?
2. Can you make a duplicate of a document using a copy machine?
3. Does flooding occur during a drought?
4. Have you ever devoured spinach?
5. Would you like to have a diminutive dog?
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 10 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 2 UNIT 10
Word 1: descendant
Word 1 Definition: proceeding from an ancestor or a source
Word 2: depression
Word 2 Definition: feeling sad, reduced activity, not feeling happy,
feeling low
Word 3: disinherit
Word 3 Definition: to prevent someone from receiving some money,
to stop someone from getting certain rights and privileges
Word 4: dissatisfied
Word 4 Definition: not pleased or not happy
Word 5: development
Word 5 Definition: an action, result, something that is built up
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 2 UNIT 10
The descendant experienced depression when
he learned his uncle was going to disinherit him
from his will. He was very dissatisfied when he
heard of this development.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 2 UNIT 10
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 descendant mean?
2.What does the word depression mean?
3.What does the word disinherit mean?
4.What does the word dissatisfied mean?
5.What does the word development mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the descendant find out?
2.Who caused the descendant’s depression?
3.What was the descendant being disinherited from?
4.What was the descendant dissatisfied about?
5.What development did the descendant hear about?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Are you a descendant?
2. Have you ever suffered from depression?
3. Would you disinherit a relative?
4. Are dissatisfied customers happy?
5. Is a car accident an example of a surprise development?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 11 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 2 UNIT 11
Word 1: efficient
Word 1 Definition: not wasteful, producing a desired result
Word 2: endanger
Word 2 Definition: to create a dangerous situation, to bring into danger
Word 3: emphasize
Word 3 Definition: to stress, to insist on something
Word 4: encounter
Word 4 Definition: to meet as an enemy or a surprise meeting
Word 5: electrocution
Word 5 Definition: to execute a criminal, to kill by electric shock
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 2 UNIT 11
The new owner of the company told his men to
be as efficient as possible with the wiring of the
new apartment. He did not want to endanger
any residents with faulty wiring. He wanted to
emphasize that he did not want to encounter
any deaths due to electrocution.
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CLUSTER 2 UNIT 11
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 efficient mean?
2.What does the word endanger mean?
3.What does the word emphasize mean?
4.What does the word encounter mean?
5.What does the word electrocution mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Why did the owner want his men to be efficient with the wiring?
2.Who did the owner want to endanger?
3.What did the owner want to emphasize?
4.What did the owner not want to encounter?
5. How did the new owner plan to avoid electrocutions?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Do you know someone who is efficient?
2. Is it wise to endanger a person’s life?
3. Is screaming in someone’s face the best way to emphasize something important?
4. Would you try to encounter an unpleasant surprise?
5. Is an electrocution a form of punishment?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 12 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 2 UNIT 12
Word 1: emigrant
Word 1 Definition: one who leaves a country to live elsewhere,
to come to a new land
Word 2: endure
Word 2 Definition: able to handle hardship, to last, to hold on
Word 3: emigrate
Word 3 Definition: to leave one’s place of residence or country to live
elsewhere
Word 4: epidemic
Word 4 Definition: a rise in the number of cases of a disease,
a sudden increase of growth
Word 5: embassy
Word 5 Definition: the group or location of a group who represents a
government in a foreign land
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 2 UNIT 12
The emigrant had to endure many hardships
when he decided to emigrate to the United
States to flee the epidemic in his country. He
was glad the United States embassy was there to
help him overcome his problems.
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CLUSTER 2 UNIT 12
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 emigrant mean?
2.What does the word endure mean?
3.What does the word emigrate mean?
4.What does the word epidemic mean?
5.What does the word embassy mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the emigrant have to decide?
2.Who had to endure hardships?
3.Where was the epidemic?
4.Where did the emigrant want to emigrate?
5.What embassy helped him overcome his problems?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Does an emigrant want to find a new home?
2. Is it hard to endure pain?
3. Is it easy to emigrate?
4. Will medicine help stop an epidemic?
5. Can you find a U.S. embassy in other countries?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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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
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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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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 19 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 19
Word 1: illegal
Word 1 Definition: unlawful, against the rules, breaking the law
Word 2: immigration
Word 2 Definition: to enter, to come to live in a new country
Word 3: ignite
Word 3 Definition: to set afire, heat up, to excite
Word 4: immigrants
Word 4 Definition: people who come to a new country to live
Word 5: incapable
Word 5 Definition: not able, not fit, can’t do it
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 19
The identification cards used by the guards to
detect illegal immigration only served to ignite
the tempers of those waiting to cross the border.
The immigrants felt the cards were incapable
of stopping this activity.
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CLUSTER 4 UNIT 19
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 illegal mean?
2.What does the word immigration mean?
3.What does the word ignite mean?
4.What does the word immigrants mean?
5.What does the word incapable mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What illegal activity were the guards looking for?
2.What kind of immigration did the cards detect?
3.Whose temper did the cards ignite?
4.Who felt the cards were incapable of stopping this activity?
5.How did the immigrants feel about the identification cards?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Is it illegal to shoplift?
2. Do other countries allow immigration?
3. Can you ignite an argument?
4. Should we stop the arrival of immigrants?
5. Are we incapable of ending war?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 20 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 20
Word 1: inspire
Word 1 Definition: to affect, to guide, to influence, to help someone feel
good or positive about a thought or an action
Word 2: invasion
Word 2 Definition: to enter and conquer, the spread of something
Word 3: inspiration
Word 3 Definition: the power to affect emotions, the act of influencing
opinions, a positive feeling of hope
Word 4: ingredient
Word 4 Definition: a part of a mixture, an element, what’s in something
Word 5: inject
Word 5 Definition: to put into something, to force a fluid into something
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 20
The general’s speech served to inspire the
troops just before the start of the invasion. The
general knew this type of inspiration was a
necessary ingredient to inject into the troops
on the eve of battle.
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CLUSTER 4 UNIT 20
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 inspire mean?
2.What does the word invasion mean?
3.What does the word inspiration mean?
4.What does the word ingredient mean?
5.What does the word inject mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who gave a speech before the start of the invasion?
2.When did the speech inspire the troops?
3.What was a necessary ingredient?
4.What was necessary to inject into the troops?
5. How did the general deliver the inspiration to the troops?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Can parents inspire their children to excel?
2. Can one soldier stop an invasion by an army?
3. Are teachers a source of inspiration?
4. Is milk a key ingredient in a milkshake?
5. Are needles used to inject medicine?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 21 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 21
Word 1: inability
Word 1 Definition: when you can’t do something you want to do,
lack of power
Word 2: induce
Word 2 Definition: start up, to persuade or to begin
Word 3: ingredients
Word 3 Definition: parts of a mixture, elements, the things that are in
something
Word 4: inflame
Word 4 Definition: to burn, to excite
Word 5: inquiry
Word 5 Definition: an investigation, a question, a formal hearing
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 21
The fireman’s inability to induce the liquid to
ignite allowed the company to prove that the
ingredients it injected into the liquid did make
the liquid hard to inflame. The inquiry was over.
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CLUSTER 4 UNIT 21
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 inability mean?
2.What does the word induce mean?
3.What does the word ingredients mean?
4.What does the word inflame mean?
5.What does the word inquiry mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the fireman’s inability allow the company to prove?
2.What were the firemen trying to induce?
3.What made the liquid hard to inflame?
4. How were the ingredients added to the liquid?
5.What happened to the inquiry?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Is it polite to focus on a person’s inability to do something?
2. Can water induce a fire?
3. Do you need several ingredients to make cookies?
4. Is it possible to inflame a wet match?
5. Can a police inquiry lead to trouble?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 22 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 4 UNIT 22
Word 1: intersection
Word 1 Definition: the point where two lines cross or where two roads
meet
Word 2: infuriated
Word 2 Definition: angered, furious
Word 3: intoxicated
Word 3 Definition: drunk, a feeling of excitement
Word 4: improper
Word 4 Definition: wrong, not normal or regular
Word 5: impose
Word 5 Definition: to force something upon someone, to place or set,
to take advantage of
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 22
The crash at the intersection in front of the
theater infuriated the people when they saw
how intoxicated the driver who made the
improper turn was. They all hoped a judge would
impose the harshest penalty on him.
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CLUSTER 4 UNIT 22
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 intersection mean?
2.What does the word infuriated mean?
3.What does the word intoxicated mean?
4.What does the word improper mean?
5.What does the word impose mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What happened at the intersection in front of the theater?
2.What infuriated the people?
3.Who was intoxicated?
4.Who made the improper turn?
5.What did the people want the judge to impose?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Can an accident occur at an intersection?
2. Would you be infuriated if someone hit you?
3. Is it possible to become intoxicated after drinking alcohol?
4. Can improper behavior lead to punishment?
5. Do parents impose punishment?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 23 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 23
Word 1: lunatic
Word 1 Definition: an insane person, crazy
Word 2: lunge
Word 2 Definition: a sudden plunge forward, a sudden thrust with a
weapon
Word 3: lyrics
Word 3 Definition: the words of a song
Word 4: literary
Word 4 Definition: relating to books or relating to authors, written stories
or books
Word 5: logic
Word 5 Definition: a form of reasoning, a connection, an outcome, the way
someone thinks
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 23
The lecturer was amazed when she saw a lunatic
from the crowd try to lunge at her just because
he didn’t like the lyrics to a song in her new
literary publication. His action defied all logic.
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CLUSTER 4 UNIT 23
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 lunatic mean?
2.What does the word lunge mean?
3.What does the word literary mean?
4.What does the word lyrics mean?
5.What does the word logic mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the lunatic lunge at?
2.Who did the lunatic lunge at?
3.What did the lunatic think about the literary publication?
4.Where were the lyrics?
5.What defied all logic?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Should a lunatic be in a mental hospital?
2. Can a teddy bear lunge at you?
3. Do you know someone who writes lyrics?
4. Would you like to create a literary tale?
5. Do you always understand your parents’ logic?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 24 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 24
Word 1: laden
Word 1 Definition: loaded or burdened, a heavy load or burden
Word 2: locality
Word 2 Definition: position, a place, where something is located
Word 3: legion
Word 3 Definition: many, lots of, a large group of soldiers
Word 4: leaflets
Word 4 Definition: sheets of printed material or small or young leaves
Word 5: lure
Word 5 Definition: the power to attract, to tempt, a bait for an animal
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 4 UNIT 24
The politician tried to laden an important
locality with a legion of volunteers who were
willing to pass out his political leaflets. He
hoped these leaflets would help lure the people
in this locality to the voting booths.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
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CLUSTER 4 UNIT 24
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 laden mean?
2.What does the word locality mean?
3.What does the word legion mean?
4.What does the word leaflets mean?
5.What does the word lure mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Where did the politician try to laden the volunteers?
2.What did the politician think about the locality?
3.What was there a legion of?
4.Who did the politician try to lure?
5.What did the politician hope the leaflets would do?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Do you like food laden with fat?
2. Have you been to a foreign locality?
3. Would you like to do a legion of chores?
4. Have you ever delivered leaflets?
5. Can you use a bone to lure a dog?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 25 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 25
Word 1: monastery
Word 1 Definition: a building or a home for monks, a very private place
where religious people live
Word 2: massive
Word 2 Definition: very large, very heavy
Word 3: maintenance
Word 3 Definition: keeping something in good repair, support
Word 4: mural
Word 4 Definition: a large picture painted on a wall, a large photo attached
to a wall
Word 5: masterpiece
Word 5 Definition: something made or done with great skill,
a great work of art
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 25
The director of the monastery told the guests
that it takes massive amounts of money for
the maintenance of the mural. He said such a
masterpiece is worth every penny.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
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CLUSTER 5 UNIT 25
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 monastery mean?
2.What does the word massive mean?
3.What does the word maintenance mean?
4.What does the word mural mean?
5.What does the word masterpiece mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who told the guests about the mural?
2.What did they need massive amounts of?
3.What was the maintenance for?
4.What did the monastery say?
5.What was the masterpiece?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Do children live in a monastery?
2. Can a massive meal make you sick?
3. Does a dentist perform maintenance on a car?
4. Would you find a mural on a wall?
5. Are you capable of producing a masterpiece?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 26 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 5 UNIT 26
Word 1: masquerade
Word 1 Definition: a costume party, living or pretending to be something
that you are not
Word 2: massacre
Word 2 Definition: to kill in large numbers, a major defeat
Word 3: minority
Word 3 Definition: a smaller number, a racial, religious, ethnic or political
group
Word 4: mishap
Word 4 Definition: an accident or misfortune, when something bad happens
Word 5: myth
Word 5 Definition: a false story or a popular belief or tradition that is not
true
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 26
The leader of the victorious troops said the
enemy lied when it tried to masquerade the
massacre of the minority tribe as an unfortunate
mishap. The leader said this story was a pure
myth.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
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CLUSTER 5 UNIT 26
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 masquerade mean?
2.What does the word massacre mean?
3.What does the word minority mean?
4.What does the word mishap mean?
5.What does the word myth mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the enemy try to masquerade?
2.Who were massacred?
3.What happened to the minority tribe?
4.What did the leader say was a myth?
5.What was not a mishap?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Do actors masquerade when playing a part in the theater?
2. Is a massacre an act of murder?
3. Are left-handed people in the minority?
4. Can a little mistake lead to a big mishap?
5. Have you ever believed in a myth?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 27 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 27
Word 1: maneuver
Word 1 Definition: to change direction and position, to get around or
through something in your way
Word 2: mangled
Word 2 Definition: badly injured by cutting or tearing, unclear or distorted
Word 3: multitude
Word 3 Definition: many, a great number of people
Word 4: majestic
Word 4 Definition: dignified, royal or brilliant
Word 5: mammal
Word 5 Definition: a warm blooded being or a human
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 27
The volunteers tried to maneuver the mangled
whale through the multitude of bushes and trees
blocking its way. They hoped such a majestic
mammal would eventually reach freedom.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
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CLUSTER 5 UNIT 27
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 maneuver mean?
2.What does the word mangled mean?
3.What does the word multitude mean?
4.What does the word majestic mean?
5.What does the word mammal mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the volunteers try to maneuver?
2.What was mangled?
3.What was majestic?
4.What kind of mammal were the volunteers helping?
5.What was there a multitude of?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Can a compass help a boat maneuver through a storm?
2. Will an accident leave a car mangled?
3. Does a multitude consist of one person?
4. Is a crown a majestic symbol?
5. Can you find a mammal at the zoo?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 28 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 28
Word 1: nomad
Word 1 Definition: a group of wandering people, a person who roams,
a person without a home
Word 2: noticeable
Word 2 Definition: worthy of notice, capable of being noticed
Word 3: nausea
Word 3 Definition: an upset stomach or extreme disgust
Word 4: novelty
Word 4 Definition: something new, unusual or different
Word 5: nourish
Word 5 Definition: to feed, support or help grow
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 28
The improvement in the health of the nomad
was very noticeable. The doctors noted that the
nomad’s nausea stopped when he got used to
the novelty of the new diet. The doctors were
glad they could nourish him.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
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CLUSTER 5 UNIT 28
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 nomad mean?
2.What does the word noticeable mean?
3.What does the word nausea mean?
4.What does the word novelty mean?
5.What does the word nourish mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who did the doctors try to nourish?
2.What was very noticeable?
3.What happened to the nausea?
4.What did the nomad get used to?
5.What novelty did the nomad have to get used to?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Is a homeless person a nomad?
2. Are fireworks noticeable?
3. Have you ever suffered from nausea?
4. Is an old song a novelty?
5. Can a baby nourish herself?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 29 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 29
Word 1: occupant
Word 1 Definition: someone who lives in a place, a resident
Word 2: occurrence
Word 2 Definition: something that happens, an incident or episode
Word 3: offend
Word 3 Definition: to cause dislike or to insult, to hurt someone’s feelings
Word 4: option
Word 4 Definition: a choice, an alternative or something you can choose
Word 5: obligation
Word 5 Definition: a duty or a debt, something you are required to do
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 29
The landlord told the occupant of the apartment
that he would have to evict him if there was one
more occurrence of loud noise. The landlord
said he did not want to offend him, but there
was no other option. He had an obligation to
his other tenants to keep the building quiet.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
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CLUSTER 5 UNIT 29
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 occupant mean?
2.What does the word occurrence mean?
3.What does the word offend mean?
4.What does the word option mean?
5.What does the word obligation mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the landlord tell the occupant?
2.The landlord promised to evict if there was one more occurrence of what?
3.Who did the landlord try not to offend?
4. Did the landlord feel he had any other option?
5.What obligation did the landlord have?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Can an occupant be evicted?
2. Is a fire a frightening occurrence?
3. Should you try not to offend others?
4. Can you give up an option?
5. Do you feel an obligation to help others?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 30 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
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Verbal Master 2 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 30
Word 1: pacify
Word 1 Definition: to soothe, settle or make someone feel comfortable
Word 2: province
Word 2 Definition: a part of a country, a department or knowledge or an
activity
Word 3: precipitation
Word 3 Definition: hail, mist, rain, sleet, or snow
Word 4: precise
Word 4 Definition: exactly correct
Word 5: probable
Word 5 Definition: most likely to be true, most likely to be real
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 5 UNIT 30
The scientist did not try to pacify the farmers
in the province. He told them the truth. He
told the farmers that the possibility of having this
much precipitation fall within a precise period
of time was not probable.
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CLUSTER 5 UNIT 30
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 pacify mean?
2.What does the word province mean?
3.What does the word precipitation mean?
4.What does the word precise mean?
5.What does the word probable mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Did the scientist try to pacify the farmers?
2.Who did the scientist talk to in the province?
3. Did the farmers have a chance for precipitation?
4. Could it rain in such a precise period of time?
5.What was not probable?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Can one person pacify an angry mob?
2. Is a province a part of a country?
3. Do you like frozen precipitation?
4. Do you know your precise address?
5. Is a lie a probable explanation?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
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Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 31 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 6 UNIT 31
Word 1: pharmacist
Word 1 Definition: a person legally licensed to provide drugs
Word 2: prescription
Word 2 Definition: a doctor’s written permission for a drug; a note or a
rule to follow
Word 3: prove
Word 3 Definition: to test the truth of something, to test the worth
or quality of something
Word 4: patience
Word 4 Definition: willingness or ability to wait, able to handle difficulty
Word 5: pharmacy
Word 5 Definition: a place where medicine is prepared, a drugstore
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 31
The pharmacist told the man he could not fill
a prescription for drugs unless the man could
prove that it was prescribed by a doctor. The
man lost his patience and said he would never go
into that pharmacy again.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 31
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 pharmacist mean?
2.What does the word prescription mean?
3.What does the word prove mean?
4.What does the word patience mean?
5.What does the word pharmacy mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who told the man he could not fill a prescription?
2.What could the pharmacist not fill?
3.What did the man have to prove?
4.What happened to the man’s patience?
5.What did the man say about the pharmacy?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Can a pharmacist distribute drugs?
2. Does a doctor write a prescription?
3. Does a suspect have to prove his innocence?
4. Have you ever lost your patience?
5. Will you find drugs in a pharmacy?
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 32 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 6 UNIT 32
Word 1: persistence
Word 2 Definition: to remain unchanged, to continue, to keep on going or
do something, to have great determination
Word 2: permission
Word 2 Definition: approval, consent, to say it’s okay to do something
Word 3: participate
Word 3 Definition: to join in, to share in something
Word 4: pageant
Word 4 Definition: a show, a display, an event
Word 5: procession
Word 5 Definition: forward movement, a group of people moving in a very
orderly way
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This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 32
The local politician’s persistence paid off. She
was able to get permission for a group of
students to participate in the county’s historical
pageant. The students were going to lead the
procession.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 32
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 persistence mean?
2.What does the word permission mean?
3.What does the word participate mean?
4.What does the word pageant mean?
5.What does the word procession mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who had persistence?
2.What permission was the politician able to get?
3.What could the students now participate in?
4.What type of pageant was it?
5.Who will lead the procession?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Do you have persistence?
2. Should you get permission to leave the house?
3. Would you like to participate in sports?
4. Is it fun to watch a pageant?
5. Would you like to see a procession?
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 33 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 6 UNIT 33
Word 1: proprietor
Word 1 Definition: owner, one who has an interest in something
Word 2: prospect
Word 2 Definition: chances, the act of looking forward to something
Word 3: prolonged
Word 3 Definition: continued, extended, to keep on going
Word 4: prosperity
Word 4 Definition: successful or thriving, economic well-being, doing very
well in life
Word 5: privilege
Word 5 Definition: a right, an advantage, something you are entitled to
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 6 UNIT 33
The mayor told the proprietor of the new
video store that his business had a prospect
for prolonged prosperity. He said it was a
privilege to have his store in the city.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 33
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 proprietor mean?
2.What does the word prospect mean?
3.What does the word prolonged mean?
4.What does the word prosperity mean?
5.What does the word privilege mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What did the mayor say would have prolonged prosperity?
2.They mayor told the proprietor his business had what?
3.What was there a prospect of?
4.What kind of prosperity did the mayor mention?
5.What was it a privilege for the mayor to have in his city?
More Questions to ask your child?
1. Is a shoe store owner a proprietor?
2. Can you improve your prospect for success?
3. Do babies like to take prolonged naps?
4. Will money help you obtain prosperity?
5. Is it a privilege to have good health?
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 34 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 6 UNIT 34
Word 1: reassure
Word 1 Definition: to restore, to convince again, to say again, to soothe or
make calm
Word 2: recovery
Word 2 Definition: regaining balance or control, a return to health,
doing better
Word 3: reduction
Word 3 Definition: a decrease, a restriction, to make something smaller
Word 4: resolved
Word 4 Definition: to deal with successfully, to reach a decision, to fix
something
Word 5: reinforce
Word 5 Definition: to strengthen, to mark, to make stronger
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 6 UNIT 34
The police chief tried to reassure the people that
the city’s recovery from the flood was going well.
There was a large reduction in the flood waters
and the workers at the dam had resolved to
reinforce it.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 34
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 reassure mean?
2.What does the word recovery mean?
3.What does the word reduction mean?
4.What does the word resolved mean?
5.What does the word reinforce mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Where was the recovery?
2.What did the police chief try to reassure the people of?
3.What was the size of the reduction?
4.Who had to reinforce the dam?
5.What did the workers at the dam resolve to do?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Have your parents ever had to reassure you of their love?
Could you lead a recovery after a flood?
Do workers want a reduction in pay?
Are most students resolved to doing better in school?
Will extra troops reinforce an army?
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 35 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 6 UNIT 35
Word 1: strenuous
Word 1 Definition: great effort or energy, very active
Word 2: spire
Word 2 Definition: the top part of a pointed object, to extend upward
Word 3: singular
Word 3 Definition: unique or remarkable, one of a kind
Word 4: shrine
Word 4 Definition: a place used in worship, a temple, a place used as a
memorial
Word 5: Sabbath
Word 5 Definition: the day set aside for rest and worship
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 6 UNIT 35
The strenuous activity on the part of the
construction workers to complete the church
spire was a singular feat. The shrine was ready
by the Sabbath.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 35
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 strenuous mean?
2.What does the word spire mean?
3.What does the word singular mean?
4.What does the word shrine mean?
5.What does the word Sabbath mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. Who were doing strenuous activities?
2.Where was the spire?
3.What kind of singular feat did the workers perform?
4.What was ready by the Sabbath?
5.When was the shrine ready?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Should you avoid strenuous activity?
Would you find a spire on top of a building?
Have you ever performed a singular feat?
Would you like to visit a shrine?
Do many religious people consider the Sabbath a holy day?
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 36 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 6 UNIT 36
Word 1: vigorous
Word 1 Definition: strong or very powerful
Word 2: vague
Word 2 Definition: not clear, not precise, not sure what someone means
Word 3: vegetation
Word 3 Definition: plant life, to exist without activity
Word 4: vagabond
Word 4 Definition: wandering; an undesirable lifestyle, going from one place
to another
Word 5: virus
Word 5 Definition: something that contaminates, a disease spread by germs
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 6 UNIT 36
After a vigorous study, the researcher was
pleased to announce that he was able to find
the cause of the vague variation in the region’s
vegetation. The cause was a vagabond virus.
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 2 - PARENT PACK
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 36
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 vigorous mean?
2.What does the word vague mean?
3.What does the word vegetation mean?
4.What does the word vagabond mean?
5.What does the word virus mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1. What was vigorous?
2.What was vague?
3.Where was the vegetation located?
4.What kind of virus did the researcher find?
5.What was a vagabond?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Is wrestling a vigorous form of exercise?
Does vague mean not precise?
Are there different kinds of vegetation?
Are nomads a vagabond group of people?
Can medicine cure a virus?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 2 Parental Communication Pack