Kindergarden Read - Aloud

Presidents and American Symbols: Supplemental Guide 8 | Barack Obama 127

Core Vocabulary

accomplishment, n. Something that was done successfully or well

Example: Juanita practiced many hours to learn to ride a bicycle and

was very proud of her accomplishment.

Variation(s): accomplishments

humble, adj. Not high in rank or status; modest

Example: Abraham Lincoln had a humble childhood; he grew up in a

log cabin and taught himself to read and write.

Variation(s): humbler, humblest

succeed, v. To do well; to get what is wanted

Example: Her parents wanted her to succeed in school and did

everything they could to help her.

Variation(s): succeeds, succeeded, succeeding

Vocabulary Chart for Barack Obama

Core Vocabulary words are in bold.

Multiple Meaning Word Activity word is underlined.

Vocabulary Instructional Activity words have an asterisk (*).

Suggested words to pre-teach are in italics.

Type of Words Tier 3

Domain-Specific Words

Tier 2

General Academic Words

Tier 1

Everyday-Speech Words

Understanding

accomplishment*

Hawaii

Kenya

senator

achievement

celebrate

community

education

humble

succeed

family

president

Multiple Meaning

elected encouraged dream

run

school

Phrases Barack ObamaChicago, Illinois

Cognates

cumplimiento*

senador

celebrar

communidad

educación

familia

presidente