EDIT 3318 Assignment 9: Pre-Assessment

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What does the word "glimmer" mean in the sentence: "The stars began to glimmer in the night sky"?

• Shine

• Lower

• Dull

• Darken

Answer explanation

Shine means to glow, or

to emit rays of light.

Lower, dull, and darken, are all examples of things stars do not do as they are the opposite of shining or glowing.

The tiger walked quietly through the green jungle, hiding in the tall grass.

Look at the word "jungle" in this sentence. What clues might help you understand what a jungle is?

Answer explanation

The tall green grass helps us understand that a jungle probably has lots of plants. And we can use background knowledge of tigers to understand that jungles are where they live.

Create a new sentence using the word "mysterious." What context clues could you provide to help someone understand the word's meaning?

Answer explanation

The old house at the end of the street was dark and quiet, with strange noises coming from inside. It had a mysterious feeling that made everyone curious but a little scared.

Here are the context clues explained.

Context Clues:

• Dark and quiet: Suggests something unknown or hidden.

• Strange noises: Implies something unusual or not easily understood.

• Curious but a little scared: Indicates that the situation is intriguing yet uncertain, which aligns with the meaning of "mysterious."

What should you do if you don’t understand something you just read?

• Skip the word.

• Reread the sentence and look for context clues.

• Make up a new word to replace it.

• Cry :(

Answer explanation

We want to always monitor our comprehension and make adjustments by re-reading, using background

knowledge, checking for visual cues, and asking questions when we don't understand.

Instead of skipping the word, making up new ones, or crying, we should ask questions and use our comprehension skills instead!

How do you know when you need to re-read a sentence? Give an example from a book you’ve read.

Answer explanation

When we don't understand something while reading a book, we can use our background knowledge, re-read the text, and ask questions to our friends or the teacher.

Imagine you’re reading a story and suddenly you lose track of what’s happening. What steps would you take to regain your understanding? Why are those steps important?

Answer explanation

• Re-read the paragraph or section: This helps us refresh our memory and catch details we may have missed.

• Use background knowledge: We can think about what we already know about the story or topic to make connections and fill in gaps.

• Look for visual cues: Checking illustrations, diagrams, or text features like headings can provide additional context.

• Ask questions: We can pause to ask ourselves questions about what we've read, which encourages deeper thinking and comprehension.