Today is the first class in our new four-class set. We will begin class with our directions exercise.

The phrase of the week is, "in a rush." We use this phrase to describe moving quickly to meet a deadline. There are variations for example, "not in a rush" "there is no rush" "We need to rush" and "no rush."

Today's reading is about a viral video between a bear and a tiger. The listening material is about free-range parenting. The vocabulary words came from the listening material. Please be able to describe them. 

Vocabulary

• freak out- (noun) a wildly irrational reaction or spell of behavior. 
• brainwash- (verb) make (someone) adopt radically different beliefs by using systematic and often forcible pressure.
• parlay- (verb) transform into (something greater or more valuable).
• intrusive- (adj) causing disruption or annoyance through being unwelcome or uninvited.

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