Determining Meanings of Unfamiliar Words

What are the two words introduced at the beginning of the lesson?

• Eliminated and Competed

• Destroyed and Flourished

• Removed and Spread

• Eradicated and Propagates

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the main purpose of using context clues?

• To replace difficult words with simpler ones

• To understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word using surrounding text

• To guess the meaning of a word

• To skip difficult words

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which of the following is NOT a resource mentioned for understanding unfamiliar words?

• Thesaurus

• Glossary

• Website

• Dictionary

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the first step in identifying and understanding unfamiliar words?

• Identifying unfamiliar words and phrases in the text

• Using a dictionary

• Asking a friend

• Skipping the word

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does the word 'eradicated' mean in the context of the lesson?

• To flourish in a new environment

• To spread quickly

• To remove or destroy

• To compete with native plants

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which definition of 'eradicate' was deemed most appropriate for the context?

• Erase by using chemical solvent

• Pull up by the roots

• Remove or destroy

• Spread quickly

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of 'propagates' as used in the text?

• To flourish in absence of competitors

• To be removed or destroyed

• To spread quickly

• To compete with native plants

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How did the author help readers understand the word 'propagates'?

• By asking a friend

• By using context clues in the surrounding text

• By providing a dictionary definition

• By using a glossary

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the final step in the process of understanding unfamiliar words?

• Asking a friend

• Skipping the word

• Using a dictionary

• Marking up the text with meanings and rereading for deeper understanding

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the main takeaway from the lesson?

• Skipping difficult words is acceptable

• Using context clues and other resources helps in better understanding the text

• Context clues are not helpful

• Always use a dictionary for unfamiliar words

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D