Determining the Meaning of Unfamiliar Words

Unfamiliar Words

Directions

Read the passage on the next slides. Locate the phrase conceived of, and identify the context clues that help you learn its meaning.

Open Ended

What are the helpful context clues that help you figure out the meaning of the word conceive.

Multiple Choice

What is a possible meaning of the word conceive, based on how it is used in the passage?

• Drove the machines

• Came up with the idea

• A type of machine

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of combust as it is used in paragraph 1?

• a. to pay attention

• b. to be safe

• c. to catch on fire

• d. to do an experiment

Open Ended

What context clues helped you figure out the meaning of the word combust?

Multiple Select

According to the paragraph 1, what do you need to start a fire. Check all answers that apply.

• a. oxygen

• b. water

• c. fuel

• d. heat

• e. wax

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of monitor it is used in paragraph 5 of the text?

• a. to place an object over something

• b. to go out

• c. to burn slowly

• d. to pay close attention to or to watch closely

Open Ended

What context clues helped you figure out the meaning of the word monitor?

Open Ended

Explain how figuring out the meaning of unfamiliar words help you understand the text that you are reading.