Meaning of Words

Word Meanings

Knowing a word means more than being able to recite its definition.

Please go get paper and pencil

Word Journal Chart

• Go to your ELA LAB Course

• Click on the folder that says "iReady Lesson Materials

• Go to "Word Meanings"

• Download Word Journal Chart

Multiple Select

What are the two of the three MOST important parts of the Word Journal Chart?

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Explanation

• Nonexample

Word Mapping

Now we are going to read a text, and map out a few target words.

What is a Volcano?

A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock below the surface of the earth. When pressure builds up, eruptions occur. Gases and rock shoot up through the opening and spill over or fill the air with lava fragments. Eruptions can cause lateral blasts, lava flows, hot ash flows, mudslides, avalanches, falling ash and floods. Volcano eruptions have been known to knock down entire forests. An erupting volcano can trigger tsunamis, flash floods, earthquakes, mudflows and rockfalls.

Target Words

(Write them down at top of paper)

• volcano

• molten

• eruptions

• avalanches

What pictures or explanations could go with our target words?

What is a volcano? A volcano is a mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock below the surface of the earth. When pressure builds up, eruptions occur. Gases and rock shoot up through the opening and spill over or fill the air with lava fragments. Eruptions can cause lateral blasts, lava flows, hot ash flows, mudslides, avalanches, falling ash and floods. Volcano eruptions have been known to knock down entire forests. An erupting volcano can trigger tsunamis, flash floods, earthquakes, mudflows and rockfalls.

Target Words: volcano, molten, eruptions, avalanches

Mapping Words

YOUR TURN TO MAP

This time, I want you to download the PDF "Wildfires" on Schoology.

Using the text, I want you to find 4 words that relate to each other, and MAP THEM OUT.

Open Ended

Now let's see if you understand your words!!

Pick one of the following words, and write 1-2 paragraphs about the word as if you are explaining it to a younger student. Be sure to use examples to illustrate the words' meanings.

* Eruptions

* Wildfires

* Fireline

* Avalanches

Poll

How did you feel about your first iReady Reading Lesson?

• Didn't like it

• It was okay

• It went well

• I understand much better.