When I worked in New York City, I found that these two context clues worksheets on gentry and gentrify could occasion interest even in the most difficult-to-reach students. That says something about relevance in the classroom, I think. If you work in the inner city, I would think at some point, if current trends continue, this material will be de rigueur for your students.
If you find typos in these documents, I would appreciate a notification. And, as always, if you find this material useful in your practice, I would be grateful to hear what you think of it. I seek your peer review.
Mark's Text Terminal 