Sep 27 Lesson Using a Dictionary

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Grade 4 Read/Write

Teacher Facing
September 27, 2024

Unit 2: Contemporary Fiction

Read before continuing!

This lesson contains an excerpt from “Letters From Heaven” by
Lydia Gil, which discusses the narrator’s experience navigating the
loss of her grandmother. The topics and themes discussed in this
story can evoke strong emotions in readers. Be sure to read the text
first and prepare appropriate support strategies for students who
may be affected by this content.

Teacher Facing Sensitive Content Slide

Multiple Choice

One evening, the ship passed a dark hump in the water. “Funny,” said the captain, “that island wasn’t there before.” Then the “island” started to move! Two enormous yellow eyes rose from the water and glared at the ship before disappearing below the surface. Then, in the blink of an eye, the ship was gripped by a tangle of huge, snake-like arms.

Which words help the read understand the meaning of the word glared?

• in the blink of an eye

• two enormous yellow eyes

• huge, snake like arms

• "island" started tio move

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LO: SWBAT use print or digital resources
to determine meaning, syllabication, and
pronunciation.

DOL:

Given a fiction text, students will

correctly use print or digital resources to
determine meaning, syllabication, and
pronunciation in at least 4 of 5 questions.

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Unit 2: Contemporary Fiction

Dropdown

Today we are going to learn how to use a ​

Select answer

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advertisement

(noun)

a notice or

announcement,
especially one

intended to sell a

product

pressure cooker

(noun)

a heavy, airtight

metal pot in which

steam under pressure

cooks food quickly
and at a very high

temperature

beloved
(adjective)

if a person or thing is

beloved, they are
loved very deeply

Content Vocabulary

Match

Match the correct Academic Vocabulary to its definition.

• pressure cooker

• advertisement

• beloved

a pot to cook using steam

a notice or announcement

to be loved very deeply

• a pot to cook using steam

• a notice or announcement

• to be loved very deeply

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Academic Vocabulary

syllabication

(noun)

pronunciation

(noun)

the way in which a word is

spoken

the process of dividing

words into syllables

multiple-meaning words

(noun)

are words that look

and/or sound like other

words but have

completely different

meanings

Match

Match the correct Academic Vocabulary to its definition.

• syllabication

• pronounciation

• multiple-meaning words

the process of dividing words

the way in which a word is spoken

are words that look and/or sound like ot

• the process of dividing words

• the way in which a word is spoken

• are words that look and/or sound like ot

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Hot Question: What do
you do if you don’t have
any digital resources or a
dictionary to help you?

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Unit 2: Contemporary Fiction

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Real World Connection:
Looking for a contact on
your cell phone
alphabetically is like looking
for a word in a dictionary.

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Unit 2: Contemporary Fiction

So you are reading your favorite text and you come across a word that you don't understand - what do you do? What can you do?

TURN AND TALK

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When readers come upon
unfamiliar words, they can
use…

➔context clues

➔ dictionaries (print or

digital)

➔ glossaries

Determine the Meaning

What do dictionaries do for a reader anyway?

TURN AND TALK

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A dictionary helps us determine …

the definition of an unknown word

the parts of speech of the word

the syllabication of a word

the pronunciation of a word

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word

syllabication/pronunciation guide

part of
speech

definitions

What can we find in a DICTIONARY ENTRY?

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Steps for
using a

dictionary

Pick an unfamiliar word

Identify the first letter of the word

Use the guide words at the top to quickly locate the

right page (words are in alphabetical order)

Scan down the page to locate your word

If there are multiple definitions, choose the one that
fits your context

Multiple Choice

Click the picture bigger. Read. Select your answer.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Multiple Choice

Enhance the picture. Read the question. Select your answer.

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Multiple Choice

Enhance the picture. Read the question. Select your answer

• Definition 1

• Definition 2

• Definition 3

• Definition 4

Reorder

Did you know!

Looking for words in the dictionary is like putting your

Spelling Words in ABC order.

• a

• ab

• abc

• abcd

• abcde

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Multiple Choice

Which word would come first in the dictionary?

• song

• songstress

• seed

• apple

Multiple Choice

Which word would come first in the dictionary?

• eat

• eatery

• eating

• eater

Multiple Choice

Which word would come last in the dictionary?

• eat

• eatery

• eating

• eater

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advertisement

(noun)

a notice or

announcement,
especially one

intended to sell a

product

pressure cooker

(noun)

a heavy, airtight

metal pot in which

steam under pressure

cooks food quickly
and at a very high

temperature

beloved
(adjective)

if a person or thing is

beloved, they are
loved very deeply

Content Vocabulary

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Excerpt 7:
Ropa vieja,

parte 3

Letters From Heaven

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read the chapter

Stop and ask yourself:

●what is happening in the
story?

●are there any multiple
meaning words in the text?

●how do you know which
meaning is correct?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

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“Excerpt 8: Ropa vieja, parte 3” Vocabulary

Definition
Examples

Image
Synonym

the condition of being faithful
or devoted to something
(noun)

Of your good grades, your
dedication to dancing, your interest
in the stories of the past and,
above all, your caring heart.

● commitment
● diligence
● enthusiasm

dedication

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run\ rŭn\ verb

1. to escape by moving away quickly.
2. to seek office in an election.
3. to move forward by quickly using your legs.
4. to work or operate.

Which definition best matches the meaning of run on
pg. 35 of the text?

A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4

Read the dictionary entry.

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Esperanza showed me how to season the chicken and Mami helped with
the frying.”

“How yummy!” she says. “Something told me I should’ve stopped by last
night . . . ”

“It wasn’t anything special,” I tell her. “Besides, we’ve been eating so
much chicken lately, that I think we’re going to start laying eggs.”

“I’m sure your grandma will teach you how to make some new dishes
soon,” she says. “Look at how much you’ve learned already!”

Anthology Supplemental pg. 36

Is there a multiple meaning word in this section?

What definition comes to mind?

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Esperanza showed me how to season the chicken and Mami helped with
the frying.”

Is there a multiple meaning word in this section?

Does the definition

you have match
the way the word

is used?

If not, ask yourself:

-what is the part of speech?

-what definition makes sense

with the context?

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Which definition best matches the meaning of season on pg.
36 of the text?

A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4

Read the dictionary entry.

season\ sē′zən\ noun

1. one of the four parts of the year
2. a certain part of the year.

season\ sē′zən\ verb

1. to develop fully through certain conditions.
2. to improve the flavor

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What is the difference between

the way Lisa reacts to the
neighborhood dog versus

Celeste?

Lisa and Celeste react differently to the neighbor’s
dog because__________________.

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I can hear the barking all the way from
around the corner. I never really know
if the neighbor’s dogs are saying hi or
warning me not to get too close. I look
at them from a distance, but Lisa sticks
her hand through the fence and pets
them. They immediately calm down, as
if by magic, and they lick her hands.
Just in case, I stick my hands in my
pockets. They are safe there.

Anthology Supplemental pg. 36

Is there a
multiple

meaning word in

this section?

I think the
meaning of the
word sticks is…

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Which definition best matches the meaning of stick on pg. 36
of the text?

A. Definition 1
B. Definition 2
C. Definition 3
D. Definition 4

Read the dictionary entry.

stick\ stĭk\ verb

1. to fix into place
2. to put in a particular place or position.
3. to attach with tape, paste, glue etc.
4. to remain or become fixed in place.

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How does Celeste feel while

cooking with Doña Esperanza, and

why does she cry?

Celeste feels…

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Which definition best matches the meaning of favor on pg. 35 of
the text? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Read the dictionary entry.

favor \ fā′vər\ noun

1. a kind or helpful act.
2. high respect; liking; approval.
3. a special liking or preference
4. gift given to each person at a social event.

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The definition that best matches the use of "favor"
in this text is definition 1 "a kind or helpful act". In
the text, it states,“Look, Silvia, I never tell you what
to do. So do me a favor, and leave me alone!” This
sentence shows that she's asking Silvia to do
something helpful for her - to stop talking about
her grandmother and leave her alone.

Which definition best matches the meaning of favor on pg. 35 of
the text? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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Closing

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DOL: Given a
fiction text,
students will
correctly use print
or digital resources
to determine
meaning,
syllabication, and
pronunciation in at
least 4 of 5
questions.

Demonstration of Learning