Exploring Wordly-Wise Level 4 Vocabulary

Miss Chavez guides students through a reading of 'A Different Way to Fly', focusing on using context clues and background knowledge to infer the meanings of unknown words. The lesson covers the uses and features of blimps, including their role in advertising, scientific research, and naval patrols. Students learn to analyze vocabulary by identifying key words and using word substitution. The session concludes with encouragement to apply these skills in everyday conversations.

What is the main objective of the lesson?

• To learn about different types of aircraft

• To improve context clues and inferring skills

• To understand the history of blimps

• To practice reading comprehension

Why are blimps attractive to advertisers?

• They are faster than airplanes

• They can hover in midair

• They grab everyone's attention

• They are cheaper to operate

What is the main body of a blimp called?

• Engine

• Cabin

• Gondola

• Envelope

What does the word 'pollution' imply in the context of the passage?

• Clean air

• Dirty or contaminated air

• Filtered air

• Fresh air

What does the word 'elusive' mean in the context of the Loch Ness Monster?

• Hard to find

• Dangerous

• Friendly

• Easy to find

What does 'inflated' mean in the context of the blimp?

• Deflated

• Filled with gas

• Compressed

• Expanded

What does 'aloft' mean in the context of the blimp?

• Landing

• Flying

• Floating

• Sinking

What does 'hover' mean in the context of the blimp?

• Fly high

• Move backward

• Move forward

• Stay in one place above the ground

What does 'stationary' mean in the context of the blimp?

• Non-moving

• Landing

• Moving

• Flying

What should students practice using in everyday conversations?

• New vocabulary words

• Context clues

• Grammar rules

• Reading comprehension