Judging Standard
find word meaning in context by using other words or phrases in a reading passage as clues.
identify when test questions are asking them to find word meaning in context.
participation in all class activities.
understand what word meaning in context means.
find the clues in texts.
participation in learning session.
Good readers think about any new words they find as they read.
Often there are clues in a passage about the meaning of a word.
Finding meaning in context is a way of using these clues to figure out the meaning of a word you do not understand.
Whenever you figure out the meaning of a word without looking in a dictionary, you are finding word meaning in context.
Example
Suppose you overhear someone talking. You hear them say:
"This is my favourite magazine to read."
What do you think the word magazine means? What word helps you know?
Read
When I get to a word you don't know, put up your hand and I will see if I can figure out the meaning using clues from the text.
find meaning in context as we read.
participation in mat session.
Read
When I get to a word you don't know, put up your hand and we will see if we can figure out the meaning using clues from the text.
answer questions about word meanings
discussing why answers are correct or not correct
participation in mat session
Look for clues in the sentence where the word appears. Look also in sentences before and afer the new word.
Loof for clues about the meaning of a new word by thinking about the way the word is used in the sentence.
Let's complete a quiz together.
define antonyms and synonyms
substitute words
participation in a Kahoot!
Think of a synonym for a new word you have found. A synonym is a word with the same meaning.
Think of an antonym for a new word you have found. An antonym is a word with the opposite meaning.
Once you think you know the meaning of a new word, read the sentence where the word appears. Replace the word with the synonym as you read. If the sentence still makes sense, you have probably figured out the meaning of the new word.
Go to kahoot.it
Using Context Clues
Type in the game pin on the screen.
Select a name which has your real name in it, so I can recognise you.
Play!