Determine Word Meanings
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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4 Slides • 6 Questions
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Determine the Meaning of Words
Today we will look at different strategies used to help readers determine the meaning of unknown words or multiple-meaning words.
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Dictionary
One way to figure out the meaning of a word that does not make sense in the given context is to use a dictionary
Readers can use the dictionary to look up the multiple meanings of a word, then determine how it is being used in the text
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Context Clues
Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.
A reader must be aware that many words have several possible meanings.
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Multiple Choice
Determine the Meaning of Words
Today we will look at different strategies used to help readers determine the meaning of unknown words or multiple-meaning words.
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