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2. Numb3rs20Ownership400per year90Percent2,000new wordsPatrick Higgins blog 3. Objective After demonstrating context clues, students determinethe meaning of selected words in the providedstatements using the context clues guide sheet 100% ofthe time.LA 910.1.6.3The student will usecontext clues todetermine meanings ofunfamiliar words 4. Agenda1. Brainstorming2. Group Game3. Group presentation 5. Inferring How to guess at word meaning 6. Context Clues A context clue is the information that surrounds anew word, used to understand its meaning. Inferring 7. What is gregarious ? Those who enjoy belonging to clubs, going toparties, and inviting friends often to their homes fordinner are gregarious. 8. What is gregarious ? Those who enjoy belonging to clubs, going toparties, and inviting friends often to their homes fordinner are gregarious. 9. What is gregarious ? Those who enjoy belonging to clubs, going toparties, and inviting friends often to their homes fordinner are gregarious. 10. Context CluesDescription - A topic, idea, person, place, or thing is described bylisting its features, characteristics, or Examples Signal WordsFor instanceSuch asTo begin withAn exampleTo illustrateCharacteristics - Look for the topicword to be repeated 11. What happened? Given the paucity of resources, the people were forcedto move on. 12. Cause:Effect: people forced tomoved on Given the paucity of resources, the people were forcedto move on. 13. Context CluesCause - is why something happened.Effect is what happened(Sometimes the effect is listed first.) Signal WordsSo, Because, Since, Therefore,Ifthen, This led to,Reason why, As a result,May be due to, Effect of,Consequently, For this reason 14. Ben is fearless, but his brother is timorous. 15. Context CluesCompare and Contrast Shows how two ormore things are alike and/or how they aredifferent. Signal WordsSame, SimilarAlike, As well asNot onlybut also, BothInstead of, Eitheror, On theother hand, Different from,As opposed to 16. The antediluvian, or ancient, carvings told usnothing. 17. The antediluvian, or ancient, carvings told usnothing. 18. Context CluesSynonym or Restatement A word or phrase thatmeans exactly or nearly the same as another wordor phrase Signal WordsLikewise, Especially, Or, In that ,Similarly, In other words,That is, A phrase set apartbetween commas 19. Etymology, which is the study of the origin ofwords, finds many teachers taking the bull by its hornswhen unraveling the mysteries of vocabulary studies. 20. Context CluesExplanation or Definition A statement or accountthat makes something clear, Communicates ameaning Signal WordsIs, are, has, Means, defined as 21. Group Practice You have ______ minutes to finish the exercise First minute select one moderator Keep the ball moving one reporter teach to the class Then ___ minutes to finish 22. Directions.. Find clues to help infer the meaning of the bold word.Try to guess the meaning of the word. Circle the signal word Cause and effect circle cause and effect Circle the context clue 23. Context Clues: SummaryDescriptionCause and EffectCompare (antonym) or ContrastSynonyms or restatementExplanation or definition 24. - There was a double spectrum in my backyard.A band of colors seen when white light is broken up according towavelength- The class will cover a wide spectrum of ideasA broad range of related qualities, ideas, or activities. 25. One Caveat - sometimes context can actually lead to amisunderstandingAfter Sarah won the dance contest, Cindy grudgingly said Every stepshe takes is so perfect and graceful.Grudgingly might be confused for admiringOther than resentment or ill will.Need Dictionary 26. Increase vocabularyReading using Context CluesMost vocabulary words are learned fromcontext.The more words youre exposed to, thebetter vocabulary you will have.Practice - Use it 27. Use it so you do not loose itMake AssociationsGargantuan (very large) Sentence (write word)- that involve strongemotionThe Gargantuan creature was going to rip me apart and eat me! Picture (Godzilla) Relate to familiar words (gigantic, huge)Look words up:http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pronunciation: http://www.howjsay.com/ 28. Context practice and .English-Zone.Com has two simple practiceshttp://www.english-zone.com/vocab/vic01.htmlhttp://www.english-zone.com/vocab/vic02.htmlThis site practice if from introduction to advancedhttp://wps.ablongman.com/long_licklider_vocabulary_2/0,6658,416421-,00.htmlThis site tests range from sentence to words from aparagraphhttp://cwabacon.pearsoned.com/bookbind/pubbooks/seyler_ab/chapter1/deluxe.html 29. Vocabulary PracticeNumber2.coms online test preparationcourses are totally free! By creating anaccount you can access a customized coursewith practice sessions that dynamically adaptto each students ability levelMany practices on this one site for contextvocabularyhttp://www.sheppardsoftware.com/dynamic_multiple_choiceB2.htmlThis site is for vocabulary practice withcards and pronunciationhttp://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games_vocab_sat.htm 30. Apps The artificial intelligence in the Power Vocabapp is used to learn about your vocabularyskills and habits to then present you with theword lists and exercises you need to focuson. iPhone and it is FreeWords, words, words!The 2000+ words become moredifficult with each passing quiz. Audiois included to help with pronunciation.Mix things up with the unscramblegame! Android and it is Free 31. 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Text Structure Signal Questions & SignalWords retrieved fromessdack.org/files/Signal%20Word%20Chart.doc Using Context Clues with Text Signals purposely givento help the reader from clearkschools.net adapted fromJeff Zwiers book Building Reading ComprehensionHabits in Grades 6 12 retrieved fromhttp://www.docstoc.com/docs/23025942/Using-Context-Clues-With-Text-Signals