Lesson prompt: Lesson 5

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You are helping create a Tier 2 vocabulary unit for one ESL student. Follow the UNIT STRUCTURE exactly.

LESSON 5
Student level: Middle

NEW WORDS: 30
(Introduce these for the first time. The Chinese gloss appears during initial learning only.)
1. acquiesce (verb): to accept or agree to something reluctantly but without protest | Chinese: 默许；勉强同意 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 01. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
2. adamant (adjective): firmly refusing to change an opinion or decision | Chinese: 坚决的；坚定不移的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 02. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
3. admonish (verb): to warn or criticize someone firmly but usually gently | Chinese: 告诫；责备 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 03. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
4. affable (adjective): friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to | Chinese: 和蔼的；友善的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 04. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
5. appease (verb): to calm or satisfy someone by giving them what they want | Chinese: 安抚；平息 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 05. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
6. apprehensive (adjective): worried or uneasy about something that may happen | Chinese: 忧虑的；担心的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 06. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
7. articulate (adjective): able to express ideas clearly and effectively | Chinese: 善于表达的；口齿清楚的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 07. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
8. censure (verb): to express strong official criticism or disapproval | Chinese: 严厉批评；谴责 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 08. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
9. concur (verb): to agree with an opinion, decision, or conclusion | Chinese: 同意；赞同 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 09. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
10. conspicuous (adjective): easy to notice because it stands out clearly | Chinese: 显眼的；引人注目的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 10. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
11. credulous (adjective): too ready to believe things without enough evidence | Chinese: 轻信的；易受骗的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 11. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
12. decorum (noun): proper and polite behavior appropriate to a situation | Chinese: 礼仪；得体的举止 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 12. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
13. deferential (adjective): showing respectful attention to someone of higher status or authority | Chinese: 恭敬的；顺从的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 13. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
14. disparage (verb): to speak about someone or something in a way that lowers its value or reputation | Chinese: 贬低；轻视 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 14. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
15. dubious (adjective): doubtful, uncertain, or not likely to be trustworthy | Chinese: 可疑的；怀疑的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 15. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
16. erroneous (adjective): incorrect because of an error or mistaken belief | Chinese: 错误的；不正确的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 16. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
17. gregarious (adjective): sociable and enjoying the company of other people | Chinese: 合群的；爱交际的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 17. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
18. indignant (adjective): angry because something seems unfair or insulting | Chinese: 愤慨的；愤怒的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 18. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
19. lethargic (adjective): lacking energy, enthusiasm, or alertness | Chinese: 无精打采的；迟钝的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 19. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
20. magnanimous (adjective): generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker person | Chinese: 宽宏大量的；宽厚的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 20. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
21. orthodox (adjective): following established, traditional, or widely accepted beliefs or methods | Chinese: 正统的；传统的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 21. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
22. poignant (adjective): causing a strong feeling of sadness, sympathy, or emotional reflection | Chinese: 令人感伤的；深刻动人的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 22. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
23. reclusive (adjective): avoiding other people and preferring to live or spend time alone | Chinese: 隐居的；孤僻的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 23. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
24. sporadic (adjective): happening occasionally or irregularly rather than continuously | Chinese: 零星的；偶发的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 24. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
25. stringent (adjective): very strict, demanding, or severe | Chinese: 严格的；严厉的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 25. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
26. superficial (adjective): concerned only with the surface and lacking depth or thoroughness | Chinese: 肤浅的；表面的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 26. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
27. taciturn (adjective): habitually quiet and unwilling to talk very much | Chinese: 沉默寡言的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 27. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
28. vigilant (adjective): carefully watchful for possible danger or problems | Chinese: 警觉的；警惕的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 28. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
29. whimsical (adjective): playfully unusual or based on sudden imaginative ideas | Chinese: 异想天开的；古怪有趣的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 29. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.
30. zealous (adjective): showing intense enthusiasm and devotion to a cause or goal | Chinese: 热心的；狂热的 | Notes: Curriculum level: Middle; Lesson: 5; Position: 30. Advanced Tier 2 vocabulary for upper-range Middle Level ISEE/SSAT preparation.

REVIEW WORDS: none

UNIT STRUCTURE

Page 1: Words 1-15 introduction
Page 2: Words 16-30 introduction
Page 3: Immediate retrieval - all new vocabulary
Page 4: Context/discrimination
Page 5: Cumulative mixed retrieval
Page 6: Reading passage using: acquiesce, adamant, admonish, affable, appease, apprehensive, articulate, censure, concur, conspicuous, credulous, decorum, deferential, disparage, dubious, erroneous, gregarious, indignant, lethargic, magnanimous, orthodox, poignant, reclusive, sporadic, stringent, superficial, taciturn, vigilant, whimsical, zealous
Page 7: Comprehension + vocabulary
Page 8: Exit test

ANSWER KEY

REVIEW TYPE PROGRESSION (by exposure number):
  1. recognition
  2. recall
  3. contextual use
  4. semantic discrimination
  5. productive use

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Write every page for the student level above, as plain printable text, one page per section, with the page headings shown in UNIT STRUCTURE.
2. Introduction pages: for each new word give the student-friendly definition, the Chinese gloss once, and one clear example sentence.
3. For each REVIEW WORD use the suggested review type for its exposure number and give extra support to words with failed retrievals.
4. Incorporate the review words (and earlier vocabulary) naturally into sentences, activities, and the reading passage.
5. Every new and review word must appear in the exit test so the teacher can record success or failure per word.
6. End with a complete ANSWER KEY for every page.