READING 2 OF 23 focus words
Context study 2
Read for meaning first. Select a highlighted word if you want a closer look.
The novel was her first foray into historical fiction. The instructor used the sound at the start of fine to illustrate a fricative. The frolicsome puppy interrupted every attempt at a serious photograph.
A weekend workshop became a foray into an entirely new craft. The learner practiced the fricative slowly before repeating the word. The dance gave the finale a frolicsome energy.
Before you move on
Look away from the passage. Can you explain each focus word in your own words?
Original fictional passages for vocabulary practice.