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​9/15 Mini Lesson

Multiple Choice

Listen and Choose

• e

• ee

Multiple Choice

Listen and Choose

• peek

• peck

Multiple Choice

Listen and Choose

• fell

• feel

Fill in the Blank

I sleep on a ______.

Multiple Choice

My cat has a talent for riding a skateboard." What does talent mean?

• weakness

• want or need

• ability or skill

Multiple Choice

"I had to locate my cat." What does locate mean?

• find

• lose

• hide

Multiple Choice

"Biggie has a habit of getting lost." What does habit mean?

• something you never do

• something you do sometimes

• something you do a lot

Multiple Choice

"I decided to explore the trees, streets and a dark alley across the way." What does explore mean?

• avoid

• look around

• cover

Types of Context Clues

1) Definition - A Phrase

​ "The situation is a conundrum, a difficult problem to solve."

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2) ​Synonym - One Word

"His animosity, or hatred, ​towards his sister divided the family."

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3) Antonym - Contrasting Idea

"​I don't have time for a long-winded explanation. Can you give a shorter explanation instead?"

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4) Word Parts: Look at the Prefix or Suffix

"She's not antisocial, just shy."​

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4) Logic - Look at the other ideas around the word

"​It was an idyllic day - sunny, warm, and perfect for a walk in the park."

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of affable?

Juan is quite affable.

In fact, he reminds me of Kyle.

Do you remember how kind Kyle was?

• Definition / Synonym

• Logic

• Antonym / Contrasting Idea

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue can you use to determine the meaning of affable?

I miss Mr. Kim. He was so affable.

Our new neighbor is not like him at all.

Our new neighbor is so cranky and unapproachable.

• Definition / Synonym

• Logic

• Antonym / Contrasting Idea

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the highlighted word?

The teacher was appalled, or disgusted, by the honey-covered homework the student turned in.

• Pleased

• Surprised

• Frustrated

• Disgusted

Multiple Choice

Marcia is a novice soccer player. It is her first day of practice.

• skilled
• beginner
• professional

Multiple Choice

Enjoys working out at the gym.

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Multiple Choice

The smell of buttery popcorn.

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Multiple Choice

The movie is hilarious.

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence

Multiple Choice

The trees overhead made a great sound of letting down their dry rain.

• fragment

• run-on

• complete sentence