emerge (verb) to become known; to come into view

• Sample Sentence: Emma Watson emerged as a favorite in the Harry Potter movies at age 10 and has since starred in many movies as an adult.

• Turn and Talk: What TV shows with child actors have emerged as hits recently?

exploit (verb) to make use of, often unfairly

• Sample Sentence: Some people think that reality shows starring children exploit them for the purpose of entertainment.

• Turn and Talk: In some countries, students have to clean their classrooms at the end of the day. Do you think these countries are exploiting students or teaching them a valuable lesson?

*exploit (noun) an exciting or daring act; an adventure

• Sample Sentence: Shania loved hearing about her mother’s teenage exploits, which included a pie-eating contest.

• Turn and Talk: Describe your most recent exploit. Who was there and what happened?

furthermore (adverb) in addition to what came before

• Sample Sentence: Critics say that child actors are unprepared for fame and that, furthermore, they are unable to protect their own earnings.

• Turn and Talk: What is a book or movie that kept you interested from the beginning to the end? (Try this: The plot of ______ (title) was interesting because ______ . Furthermore, the characters interested me because ______ . )

confront (verb) to face, especially in challenge

• Sample Sentence: Some worry that these children will be confronted by viewers throughout their lives and reminded of embarrassing childhood behavior that they would rather forget.

• Turn and Talk: How would you confront a friend who you suspected was saying bad things about you behind your back?

interfere (verb) to get in the way of; to prevent something from being done properly

• Sample Sentence: Some people also argue that acting in a TV show does not interfere with a child’s ability to become a happy and productive adult.

• Turn and Talk: Do you think students should interfere when they see someone being bullied?

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