Unfamiliar Words- Over Bridges, Under Tunnels

Unfamiliar Words

Purpose: use context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar academic and domain-specific words and phrase 

Open Ended

What do you know about bridges and tunnels?

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  What are bridges and tunnels used for?

  
  

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  How are bridges and tunnels different? 

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  What famous bridge is mentioned in the article?

  Why is it famous?  

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  What is the “Chunnel”? Where is it located? 

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of obstacles as it is used in paragraph 1

of the text?

• things made below or above ground

• things that slow or stop movement

• things that help people travel

• things built through mountains or over water

Multiple Select

Read the following paragraph and pick four context clues that help you understand the word "renowned."

A bridge is built over a body of water, a highway, or a railroad

track. . . . Bridges vary in shape and are often placed above ground

or water. Some are even famous. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of

the most renowned bridges in the world. This celebrated structure

crosses over the entrance to San Francisco Bay and connects San

Francisco to northern California. The Golden Gate is known for its

length and height. But it is best known for its beauty.

• Some are even famous.

• is known for

• Bridges vary in shape

• This celebrated structure

• it is best known for

Open Ended

Discuss the meaning of the word subterranean with your partner as it is used in this sentence from paragraph 3:

It is hard to get a good view of a subterranean passage

What does this word mean?