Understanding Bold-Faced Words and Context

The video tutorial teaches students how to predict the meaning of bold-faced words using context clues and a glossary. It explains the importance of thinking about a word's meaning before consulting a glossary and provides a step-by-step example using the word 'composing'. The tutorial emphasizes three steps: asking if you know the word, using nearby words and pictures to guess its meaning, and checking the definition in the glossary.

What is the primary focus of this lesson?

• Learning to write essays

• Predicting word meanings using context clues

• Understanding historical events

• Improving mathematical skills

What type of article is 'Duke Ellington'?

• Non-fiction

• Fiction

• Science fiction

• Poetry

What is a glossary?

• A collection of essays

• A summary of chapters

• A small dictionary at the end of a book

• A list of references

What mistake do students often make when encountering a new word?

• Ignoring the word completely

• Guessing the meaning without context

• Asking a friend for the meaning

• Immediately looking it up in the glossary

What is the first step in understanding a bold-faced word?

• See if you already know the meaning

• Ask a teacher

• Skip the word

• Check the glossary

In the example, what does the word 'composing' mean?

• Singing a song

• Listening to music

• Writing musical pieces

• Playing an instrument

What should you do after guessing the meaning of a word?

• Forget about it

• Check your guess with the glossary

• Write it down

• Ask a friend

What is the second step in the process of understanding a bold-faced word?

• Use nearby words and pictures to guess the meaning

• Ignore the word

• Immediately look it up in the glossary

• Ask someone else

What should you do after checking the glossary?

• Write a summary

• Ask a teacher

• Reread the sentence

• Move on to the next word

What is the final step in understanding a bold-faced word?

• Write an essay about it

• Reread the sentence with the new understanding

• Ask a friend for help

• Skip the word