4A. RP Use of Language: Interpreting Word Meaning Basic Less

4A. RP Use of Language: Interpreting Word Meaning

Basic Lesson 3

Open Ended

Look at the underlined word in each of the sentences. Can you use clues from the text to figure out the meaning of the word? Answer the questions that follow each sentence.

The weather has changed gradually, and slowly and steadily we have moved from fall to winter.

1. Based on how it is used in the sentence, what does the word “gradually” mean?

Multiple Choice

The weather has changed gradually, and slowly and steadily we have moved from fall to winter.

2.Choose the kind of clues in this text that helped you figure out the meaning of the word gradually.

• definition

• synonym

• example

Open Ended

My friend has a journal, which is a book where she writes her thoughts and feelings.

3. Based on how it is used in the sentence, what does the word “journal” mean?

Multiple Choice

My friend has a journal, which is a where she writes her thoughts and feelings.

4.Choose the kind of clues in this text that helped you figure out the meaning of the word journal.

• definition

• synonym

• example

Open Ended

Minerals such as iron and zinc are needed for good health, and they are found in many foods.

5. Based on how it is used in the sentence, what does the word “minerals” mean?

Multiple Choice

Minerals such as iron and zinc are needed for good health, and they are found in many foods.

6.Choose the kind of clues in this text that helped you figure out the meaning of the word minerals.

• definition

• synonym

• example

Open Ended

I am a responsible person, so you can count on me to be trustworthy and dependable.

7. Based on how it is used in the sentence, what does the word “responsible” mean?

Multiple Choice

I am a responsible person, so you can count on me to be trustworthy and dependable.

8. Choose the kind of clues in this text that helped you figure out the meaning of the word responsible

• definition

• synonym

• example

BONUS

The next few slides are for extra practice using a dictionary (paper/web).

Open Ended

FREEZE the Previous Screen so students can see the pictures for the open ended responses.

Open Ended

How is spring being used in picture A?

Open Ended

How is spring being used in picture B?

Open Ended

How is spring being used in picture C?

Open Ended

How is spring being used in picture D?