Understanding Vocabulary and Context Clues

In this lesson, students learn vocabulary strategies by using context clues to determine word definitions. The teacher explains how to identify the correct definition of words like 'platform' and 'ticket' based on sentence context. Additionally, students practice replacing words with long I and O sounds using a spelling list. The lesson emphasizes understanding multiple meanings of words and improving spelling skills.

What is the title of the story discussed in this lesson?

• Off and Running

• Running Fast

• Quick Steps

• On the Move

What strategy is being used to determine the meaning of words?

• Dictionary Lookup

• Synonyms

• Guessing

• Context Clues

Which definition of 'address' refers to a formal speech?

• Location of a person

• A formal speech

• A postal code

• A greeting

In the sentence about party members, which definition of 'platform' is correct?

• A stage

• A flat high area of ground

• A set of principles

• Part of a shoe

What does the word 'ticket' mean in the context of a shirt?

• A label for merchandise

• A slip of paper for entry

• A list of candidates

• A receipt

What are the two sounds being focused on in the lesson?

• Long 'a' and long 'e'

• Short 'a' and short 'e'

• Long 'i' and long 'o'

• Short 'i' and short 'o'

Which word can replace 'walk' in the sentence about the baseball stadium?

• Skip

• Run

• Stroll

• Jump

Which word can replace 'tallness' in the sentence about the baseball stadium?

• Height

• Length

• Width

• Depth