So What Do U Know? - Power Standard #4: Find Word Meaning

Using hints or clues in the text that surrounds an unknown word is called ______.

• citing textual evidence
• context clues
• connotation
• denotation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Denotation is a word's ____________.

• Literal, dictionary definition
• Emotional meaning
• synonym
• antonym

Tags

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Connotation is a word's ___________.

• synonym
• emotional meaning
• antonym
• Literal, dictionary definition.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Context clues are important for these reasons EXCEPT: 

• They help us define unfamiliar, difficult words 
• They help us to become better, perceptive readers. 
• They come in handy during tests when a dictionary or the internet is not available to us. 
• All of these are important. 

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

The new rules regarding vacation days will irritate, or greatly, the employees. 
Which of the following definitions best fits the word irritate? 

• change the rules
• fall from being exhausted
• greatly annoy or anger
• take time off from work

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Emma loved her tattered toy. Teddy was almost worn out with ripped edges and holes all over. Emma held Teddy tight when she slept every night.
Infer what the word tattered means. 

• brand new
• special 
• very used
• important 

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What words helped you infer the meaning of tattered?
Emma loved her tattered toy. Teddy was almost worn out with ripped edges and holes all over. Emma held Teddy tight when she slept every night. 

• loved, slept 
• worn out, ripped edges
• all over, every night 
• tattered toy

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Larry's dad yelled up the stairs, "Get down here pronto!" Larry knew that his dad was in a hurry or they would be late for church. He whispered goodbye to his pet hamster and made his way down the steps.
Infer what the word pronto means. 

• quietly
• quickly
• calmly
• loudly 

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What words helped you infer the meaning of pronto? 
Larry's dad yelled up the stairs, "Get down here pronto!" Larry knew that his dad was in a hurry or they would be late for church. He whispered goodbye to his pet hamster and made his way down the steps. 

• Larry, dad 
• hurry, late
• yelled, whispered
• stairs, steps 

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The young children laid on the blanket and looked up at the sky. The fireworks illuminated the sky and sparkled above them. They wiped the sweat from their face and grinned with excitement at the bright colors!
Infer what the word illuminated means. 

• hot
• danced
• lit up 
• boomed 

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4