1 st grade reading comprehension 2.4 use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence...

1st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.

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Learning Objective Name ___________________________

CFUWhat are we going to do today?What are we going to determine?What does determine mean?

Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge

CFUStudents, you already know that fly can mean two different things. It can mean to travel through the air, or it can also stand for a type of insect. Sometimes when we are reading, we can come across words that are unclear, or have more than one meaning. Today, we will determine the meaning of unclear words.

Today, we will determine1 the meaning of unclear words. 1 figure out

Which sentence matches picture #1?Which sentence matches picture #2?

A. The fly has wings and legs.

B. The man is going to fly in an airplane.

AB

Today, we are going to determine the meaning of unclear words. We are going to determine the meaning of unclear words. Determine means to figure out.




bat bat

a. stick used to play baseball

b. flying animal

Concept Development

An unclear2 word can have more than one meaning. • We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. 2 not sure about something

CFUIn your own words, what is an unclear word? An unclear word is ___________________. What can we use to help us understand the meaning of an unclear word? We can use__________.

Which picture shows the meaning of the unclear word below? The bat flies at night to find food.

A.

B.

Example: Unclear word:

bat

1. It was Mack’s turn to hit the ball. 2. He walked up to the plate. 3. He swung the bat hard to hit the ball! 23 words




1. The bat flies high. 2. The bat sleeps hanging upside down. 3. The bat eats insects.

Importance

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

It is important to determine the meaning of unclear words because it helps you: 1. figure out the meaning of words that are new to you. 2. understand what a story is about.

CFUDoes anyone else have another reason why it is important to determine the meaning of unclear words? (pair-share) Why is it important to determine the meaning of unclear words? You may use one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why?




float float

a. to stay on the top of water b. a sweet drink made with ice cream

Skill Development/Guided Practice

An unclear word can have more than one meaning. • We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

CFUHow did I know which word was unclear? How did I know which words in the text to underline? What did I use to help me determine the meaning of the unclear word? How did I know which answer to circle?

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.Step #4: Read the text3 to make sure your answer makes sense.3 anything written

1. Sue goes to the ice cream shop. 2. Sue buys a root-beer float. 3. It tastes good!

15 words




bark bark

a. a loud sound a dog makes b. the outer part of a tree

Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)

An unclear word can have more than one meaning. • We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

CFUHow did you know which word was unclear? How did you know which words in the text to underline? What did you use to help you determine the meaning of the unclear word? How did you know which answer to circle?

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

1. Max likes to go for walks. 2. Max likes to bark loudly at squirrels. 3. Quiet, Max!

15 words




trip trip

a. to fall down b. to go somewhere far away

Closure

1. What can an unclear word have? An unclear word can have ____________________.2. Determine the meaning of the unclear word below. 3. What did you learn today about determining the meaning of unclear words? Why is that important to you? (pair-share)

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

1. Alex was going on a trip to Mexico. 2. Alex packed his bags. 3. Alex drove to the airport. 17 words




bowl bowl

a. to roll a ball at pins b. a round dish that holds food

Independent Practice

Name _______________________An unclear word can have more than one meaning. • We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words.


A. 1. Toot the dog is very hungry. 2. Toot licks his bowl clean. 3. Toot begs for more food!

16 words




rock rock

a. move gently back and forth b. a hard piece of Earth

Independent Practice (continued)

An unclear word can have more than one meaning. • We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words.


B. 1. I have a new baby brother. 2. My mom likes to rock him to sleep. 3. She sings him songs too.

19 words




jam jam

a. sweet food made from fruit

b. not able to move

Periodic Review 1



A. 1. Maria likes to help her Aunt Jo make jam. 2. Maria likes to taste the jam when it’s done! 3. Maria likes peach jam the best! 24 words




watch watch

a. to look at something b. small clock worn on the wrist

Periodic Review 1 (continued)



B. 1. Liz learned to tell time at school. 2. Liz was lucky to get a watch for her birthday. 3. She always knew when it was lunchtime!

24 words




pack pack

a. to put your things in a bag b. a group of animals

Periodic Review 2



A. 1. When I get home from school, I do my homework. 2. When I’m done, I pack my books in my backpack. 3. Finally, I can play video games! 26 words




point point

a. the sharp end of something b. hold out your finger towards something




B. 1. At school, I like math the best. 2. Sometimes I get to point to the right answer on the board. 3. Then, I get to help my math partner. 27 words




tie tie

a. cloth worn around the neck

b. to make a knot with a shoe lace

Periodic Review 3



A. 1. It was my first day of school. 2. I learned how to tie my shoes. 3. When I got home, I taught my little brother how to tie his shoes! 28 words




brush brush

a. tool used for painting b. tool with bristles used on teeth or hair




B. 1. One morning, I woke up late. 2. I couldn’t find my brush, so my hair was a mess. 3. It was sticking straight up! 4. My friends laughed at me, but I didn’t care.

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