Name ___________________________
Learning Objective
Today, we will determine1 the meaning of unclear words.
1
figure out
CFU
What are we going to do today?
What are we going to determine?
What does determine mean?
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.
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
Which sentence matches picture #1? B
Which sentence matches picture #2? A
#1
A. The fly has wings and legs.
#2
B. The man is going to fly in an
airplane.
CFU
Students, 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.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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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
Unclear word: bat
Example:
bat
bat
a. stick used to play
baseball
b. flying animal
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!
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CFU
In 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?
A.
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The bat flies at night to find food.
B.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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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.
1. The bat flies high. 2. The bat
sleeps hanging upside down. 3. The
bat eats insects.
CFU
Does 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?
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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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.
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
float
float
a. to stay on the top of water
b. a sweet drink made with
ice cream
1. Sue goes to the ice cream shop. 2. Sue buys a
root-beer float. 3. It tastes good!
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CFU
How 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?
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1st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4
Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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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.
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.
bark
bark
a. a loud sound a dog makes
b. the outer part of a tree
1. Max likes to go for walks. 2. Max likes to
bark loudly at squirrels. 3. Quiet, Max!
15 words
CFU
How 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?
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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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.
trip
trip
a. to fall down
b. to go somewhere far
away
1. Alex was going on a trip to Mexico. 2. Alex
packed his bags. 3. Alex drove to the airport.
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Name _______________________
Independent 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.
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.
bowl
bowl
a. to roll a ball at pins
b. a round dish that
holds food
A.
1. Toot the dog is very hungry. 2. Toot licks his bowl clean.
3. Toot begs for more food!
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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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.
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.
rock
rock
a. move gently back and forth
b. a hard piece of Earth
B.
1. I have a new baby brother. 2. My mom likes to rock him
to sleep. 3. She sings him songs too.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Name _______________________
Periodic Review 1
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.
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.
jam
jam
a. sweet food made
from fruit
b. not able to move
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!
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Periodic Review 1 (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.
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.
watch
watch
a. to look at something
b. small clock worn on the wrist
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!
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Name _______________________
Periodic Review 2
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.
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.
pack
pack
a. to put your things in a bag
b. a group of animals
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!
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Periodic Review 2 (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.
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.
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.
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Name _______________________
Periodic Review 3
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.
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.
tie
tie
a. cloth worn around
the neck
b. to make a knot with
a shoe lace
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!
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Periodic Review 3 (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.
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.
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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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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1st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4
Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
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