Solving Unfamiliar Words

Mr. Griot introduces a poem titled 'What a Surprise' and guides students through understanding challenging words using context clues and the dictionary. The poem humorously describes a dog named Rex who writes a blog. Key vocabulary words such as 'suspect', 'blog', 'revered', 'breed', 'dine', 'ability', and 'gripe' are explored. The lesson emphasizes using context to infer meanings and consulting a dictionary when necessary. The session concludes with a reminder that learning is an ongoing journey.

What does the word 'suspect' mean in the context of the poem?

• To guess

• To confirm

• To know

• To ignore

What is a 'blog' as described in the poem?

• A printed book

• An online journal

• A handwritten journal

• A spoken story

In the poem, what does the word 'revered' mean?

• Feared

• Ignored

• Admired

• Forgotten

What does 'breed' refer to in the context of the poem?

• A place to dine

• A kind of dog

• A writing style

• A type of food

What does the word 'dine' mean in the poem?

• To eat

• To play

• To run

• To sleep

What does 'ability' mean as used in the poem?

• Inability

• Skill

• Weakness

• Fear

What is the meaning of 'gripe' in the poem?

• Joy

• Complaint

• Agreement

• Surprise