VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 31 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 31
Word 1: credulous
Word 1 Definition: easily fooled, believing what is said
Word 2: dubious
Word 2 Definition: doubtful, uncertain, or unsure
Word 3: static
Word 3 Definition: not changing, standing or being still
Word 4: atrophy
Word 4 Definition: to waste away from lack of use, deteriorate
Word 5: congenial
Word 5 Definition: nice, pleasant
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 31
The doctors did not want to appear credulous
toward the patient’s upbeat personality. They were
quite dubious. They knew that her static situation
had caused serious atrophy. Her condition was
hopeless, and yet she appeared so congenial.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word credulous mean?
What does the word dubious mean?
What does the word static mean?
What does the word atrophy mean?
What does the word congenial mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
To whom did the doctor not want to appear credulous?
About what were they dubious?
What did her static situation cause?
What caused the atrophy?
To whom did she appear congenial?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Would a young child be credulous to a story about Godzilla appearing on the beach?
Would space travel sound dubious to people living in 1812?
Are the oceans and the beaches static?
Do muscles atrophy if you don’t use them?
Do nuns act congenial?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 32 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 32
Word 1: fervor
Word 1 Definition: passion, excitement
Word 2: ascetic
Word 2 Definition: practicing self-denial, living all alone like a hermit
Word 3: austere
Word 3 Definition: bare, without much money
Word 4: disparate
Word 4 Definition: different, entirely dissimilar
Word 5: incessant
Word 5 Definition: not stopping, never ending
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 32
The young man could not understand the fervor
his friends expressed in their new ascetic lifestyles.
He felt that such an austere change was simply too
disparate for him. He would never understand
their incessant search for a new and different way
of life.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word fervor mean?
What does the word ascetic mean?
What does the word austere mean?
What does the word disparate mean?
What does the word incessant mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
What did the friends express fervor for?
Who had a new ascetic lifestyle?
What did the young man feel about an austere change?
What was too disparate for him?
What were his friends incessant about?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Would an athlete express fervor for his sport?
Does an ascetic lifestyle require a lot of money?
Is a person with a very decorated home living an austere life?
Would disparate people be able to easily get along?
Would incessant tapping make a person nervous?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 33 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 33
Word 1: dissent
Word 1 Definition: disagreement, not getting along
Word 2: contentious
Word 2 Definition: combative, quarrelling, belligerent
Word 3: neutral
Word 3 Definition: not taking sides, not going against anything
Word 4: acquiescent
Word 4 Definition: giving in to someone, agreeing, obedient
Word 5: provocative
Word 5 Definition: exciting, getting lots of attention
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 33
The woman had decided that the time had come
to express her dissent at her boss’ contentious
behavior. She could no longer remain neutral
or acquiescent towards his provocative acts.
Either he stopped, or she would quit.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word dissent mean?
What does the word contentious mean?
What does the word neutral mean?
What does the word acquiescent mean?
What does the word provocative mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
Who did the woman express her dissent to?
What was contentious about her boss?
Why could she no longer remain neutral?
What could she no longer remain acquiescent about?
Who didn’t like the boss’ provocative acts?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Does dissent among co-workers make for a good place to work?
Would a contentious child be punished for his actions?
Does a neutral color go with many other colors?
Would a king ask his subjects to be acquiescent with his laws?
Could a provocative book be a best-seller?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 34 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 34
Word 1: heresy
Word 1 Definition: opinion violently opposed to established beliefs,
unsound beliefs
Word 2: tentative
Word 2 Definition: uncertain, temporary, or not final
Word 3: engender
Word 3 Definition: to create, make, or produce
Word 4: languish
Word 4 Definition: to become weak, droop or waste away
Word 5: fastidious
Word 5 Definition: fussy or picky, demanding or hard to please
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 34
The inventor knew that his new invention would
be seen as heresy to some. He knew that this was
not the time to be tentative. He had to show
how his new machine would engender an exciting
new life style. The people would no longer have to
languish in their current fastidious routines.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word heresy mean?
What does the word tentative mean?
What does the word engender mean?
What does the word languish mean?
What does the word fastidious mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
What would be seen as heresy?
Should he be tentative?
What would his invention engender?
Who would no longer have to languish?
What would happen to their fastidious routines?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Would a soldier who refuses to fight be committing heresy?
Is a tentative vacation certain?
Would engendering a new source of energy benefit mankind?
Would a child languish over losing his favorite toy?
Could a person be too fastidious to enjoy camping?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 35 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 35
Word 1: gravity
Word 1 Definition: seriousness, concern, or importance
Word 2: prosaic
Word 2 Definition: dull, unimaginative, or boring
Word 3: redundant
Word 3 Definition: repeating, extra or excess
Word 4: exemplary
Word 4 Definition: outstanding, setting a great example
Word 5: euphony
Word 5 Definition: a nice sound, a pretty sound
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 35
The producer of the recording company knew the
gravity of his decision. The new song was either
going to be heard as a prosaic and redundant
noise or as an exemplary euphony. There would
be no middle ground. People will either love it or
hate it.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word gravity mean?
What does the word prosaic mean?
What does the word redundant mean?
What does the word exemplary mean?
What does the word euphony mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
What did he know the gravity of?
What might be heard as prosaic?
What could be heard as redundant noise?
What may be exemplary?
What did he hope would be considered a euphony?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Would a little child be able to understand the gravity of playing with matches?
Would a prosaic book keep you interested?
Would it be redundant to have to redo the same homework you had last night?
Do exemplary performances get noticed?
Would screaming children bring a euphony to the day care?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Dear Parent,
We have just completed Unit 36 of Dr. Joseph Lockavitch’s Verbal Master 4
program. Dr. Lockavitch believes students should have very successful reading
experiences. His stories were written with this objective. Your child has enjoyed
reading and doing the activities in this program and has been very successful. You
should feel very proud.
I have enclosed some material for your child to share with you. Please set aside
an uninterrupted amount of time so your child can read to you.
I have also provided a list of questions you may ask once your child has finished
reading. Remember to use these questions as a guide. They are not a test. They are
not homework. They are just a way in which you can let your child know you are
interested in what he or she is doing in school. Please use these questions wisely and
make this an enjoyable experience.
Your Child’s Reading Teacher
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
Verbal Master 4 Vocabulary Definitions
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 36
Word 1: taciturn
Word 1 Definition: not talkative, very quiet
Word 2: apprehensive
Word 2 Definition: worried, anxious
Word 3: relegate
Word 3 Definition: to assign or send to a place or position, categorize
Word 4: impudent
Word 4 Definition: disrespectful, brash
Word 5: indolence
Word 5 Definition: unwilling to work
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - PARENT PACK
This is what your child has been reading.
Please have your child read this passage to you.
CLUSTER 6 UNIT 36
The story was about a young taciturn woman
whose apprehensive parents tried to relegate
her to a boarding school. They felt her unwillingness
to speak was due to her either being impudent
or having a bad case of indolence.
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack
VERBAL MASTER 4 - 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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What does the word taciturn mean?
What does the word apprehensive mean?
What does the word relegate mean?
What does the word impudent mean?
What does the word indolence mean?
Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3. 4.
5.
What did the taciturn woman’s parents try to do?
Who was apprehensive?
Where did they try to relegate her to?
Why did they think the girl was impudent?
Why did they think she was indolent?
More Questions to ask your child?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Would a taciturn person always voice their opinion?
Could the thought of surgery make someone feel apprehensive?
Should you relegate a very sick person to private care?
Would an impudent man have lots of girlfriends?
Would indolence help you succeed at a job?
And never forget:
There is no such thing as too much praise or too much practice!
Verbal Master 4 Parental Communication Pack