Word Meaning

Reading Reading Objective #1Objective #1

The skills:1. Words with multiple meanings2. Using Context Clues to determine

the meaning of words (4 types) Examples Synonyms Antonyms General sense of the sentence

What is a Multiple Meaning word?A word with more than one meaning. Examples:

leftwatchfishtoprockright

cross

Always make sure to check how the word is being Always make sure to check how the word is being used used IN THE SELECTION!IN THE SELECTION!

exampleWhat is the meaning of the word locks as it is

used in the paragraph?A. tufts of woolB. hairC. firm holdsD. fasteners

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

A. tufts of woolB. hairC. firm holdsD. fasteners

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

When you come to a new word, how do you figure out what it means?

1. Use context clues words or sentences surrounding the

mystery word that assist you in determining its meaning

2. Use word structure This refers to how the mystery word is

built.

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

Context Clues:ExamplesSynonymsAntonyms

General sense of the sentence

Examples: use examples within the sentence to help you understand the mystery word. Key words for this type of context clue: like, such as, for instance, including, and for example

You can greatly help your budget by being frugal. For instance, using store coupons and waiting for expensive items to be on sale can save a lot of money.

a. hardworking b. patient c. thrifty

Do Practice #1 pg. 24

Synonyms: a synonym (a word that means the same or almost the same) may appear somewhere in the passage to give you the meaning of the mystery word.

Do Practice #2 pg 27

During the fourteenth century, the Black Death decimated one third of the population of Europe. Two centuries later, smallpox wiped out 95 percent of the native population of Mexico.

Antonyms: an antonym (a word that means the opposite) may appear somewhere in the passage to help you figure out the meaning of the mystery word. Look for words like: however, but, yet, on the other hand, in contrast

Do Practice #3 pg 29

To a person at a peaceful lakeshore, the environment seems silent. But to the sensitive ears of a dog, the same lake may be a clamorous place filled with the buzzing of insects and the bustling of small animals.

General sense of the sentence: This type of context clue involves a bit more thinking, but is the one most commonly used.

Do Practice #4 pg 32

Watching television is, above all, a passive experience. One sits back and waits to be entertained.

A. Complicated C. aggressive B. expensive D. inactive

Review1. What is a multiple meaning word? Explain. 2. Give 3-5 examples of multiple meaning words

not mentioned on the notes. 3. What must you remember to do in order to

correctly answer a multiple meaning word question?

4. When you come to a word you do not know, what can you do to figure out its meaning?

5. Explain context clues.6. Explain word structure.7. What are 4 types of context clues?

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

Homework on objective #1Review test 3 pg 39-40 (1-10), Review test 4 pg 41-

44 (1-10): Use context clues to find your answers, not the

dictionary!! Answers must be written in your book.

Assignments due at next class meeting