Determining Word Meanings in Texts

What grade level is the standard RL 34 designed for?

• Fifth grade

• Second grade

• Third grade

• Fourth grade

What story is used to illustrate the standard RL 34?

• The Fox and the Grapes

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The Ant and the Grasshopper

• The Lion and the Mouse

Which of the following is NOT a way questions might be phrased according to the standard?

• What is the opposite of the word?

• What word could replace another without changing the meaning?

• What clues suggest the meaning of the word?

• What is the meaning of the word?

What does the phrase 'without changing the meaning of the sentence' imply about word choice?

• Words can be randomly chosen

• Synonyms are often necessary

• Any word fits if grammatically correct

• Context is not important

According to the video, what should you do first when asked about the meaning of a word?

• Find the word in the text

• Look up the word in a dictionary

• Ask a friend

• Make a guess based on your knowledge

In the context of the story, what does 'struggled' imply about the ant's action?

• It was challenging

• It was quick

• It was effortless

• It was unnecessary

Which step is NOT part of the process to find the meaning of a word in its context?

• Using context clues

• Reading the sentence or paragraph

• Finding the word in the text

• Guessing the meaning before reading

What does 'struggled' most closely mean in the given text?

• He manipulated it

• He ignored it

• He had difficulty

• He moved it swiftly

What is the correct interpretation of 'huddled' in the context of the story?

• They were fighting

• They were working

• They were dancing

• They were crowded together

Why is it important to justify your answer with text evidence?

• To guess the meaning of words

• To make assumptions about the text

• To confirm the understanding is based on the text

• To change the meaning of the text