Context Clues within Nonfiction
PED/POD short story due Thursday.
MARCH 18TH-22ND
WORD MAP
Definition: to make changes in
writing or publishing
Synonyms:
revise
Picture
Sentence: The author
needed to revise the
ending of his novel.
WORD MAP
Definition:
Synonyms:
preference
Picture
Sentence:
WORD MAP
Definition:
Synonyms:
clarify
Picture
Sentence:
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http://quizlet.com/2758731/
words-on-the-vine-pedpodflash-cards/
Word spotlight:
PEDOMETER
Reminders- Short story, poem,
or comic due Thursday.
ROOT #8- PED/POD
ANSWER:
1.
2.
What is a conjunction?
Write 3 sentences using
conjunctions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKl
vpPBh8Pc
GRAMMAR MONDAY
WORD FOCUS- SILENT READING
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1.
2.
As you read, write down two words you do not
know(on the post-it note) and the sentence they
appear in the book.
Word, Sentence, or page #Word, Sentence, or page #-
After reading, go back and guess the meaning of the
word using context clues.
Brainstorm the kinds of
experiences you have had that
build your confidence. Also write
the kinds of experiences that
may lessen your confidence. (For
example- winning a soccer game
builds confidence, getting an F
on a test lessens confidence)
Write for 6 minutes(at least 3 in
each category)
JOURNAL RESPONSE:
PARALLEL CONTEXT CLUES
The Jacket p. 499
Personal Narrative
As we read, we will record
1. Profile2. Propellers3. Shriveled4. ViciousNow use all the words
correctly in sentences.
Context Clues Carousel
1. Number in your journal #112.
2. Go around the room and
record the bold-faced
words and write your guess
at the meanings.
3. When completed, check
your word meaning with
online or paper dictionary.
TICKET OUT
After viewing the context clues song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwp&
NR=1&v=WDVp6uzUtts

3- things you learned about context clues
2- things you want to know about vocabulary in
general
1- question you still have
CIVIL RIGHTS NONFICTION
1.
2.
3.
Using Alpha-Blocks, brainstorm all terms that
have to do with the Civil Rights movement that
match the letters. (Ex. M- Martin Luther King
Jr.)
Silently read “Refusing to Bow…willingly”
As you read, write the phrases or sentences
that are interesting, shocking, or you have
connections about.
FINAL WORD
You are given a card with A,B,C,D on it.
 When I say begin, the person with the A card
reads their first statement from the article.
 B,C,D will comment on the A person’s line in
order, the A person having the “final word” on
the line.
 Continue taking turns reading and commenting
until all students have discussed 2 lines.
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WORDS IN CONTEXT
Word
1. Timid
2. Gouged
3. Spectators
4. vigorous
Context
Guess at Meaning
GREENSBORO SIT-INS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Read article silently to yourself.
As you read, think about important details,
connections, and unknown words.
Your group will be assigned one section of the
foldable- Golden Lines, Words in Context, Important
Facts, or Summary. You will work together to
complete one square of the foldable.
When completed, we will pair and discuss with other
groups to complete all 4 sections of the foldable.
Be prepared to present your section to the class.
GREENSBORO SIT-INS JIGSAW
Golden Lines:
1.
2.
3.
Words in Context:
1.
2.
3.
Greensboro
Sit-ins
Important Facts:
1.
2.
3.
GIST Summary:
(20 words or less)
CONTEXT CLUES
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http://betterlesson.com/document/250143/a
n-early-start-in-midwinter-docx

http://www.csupomona.edu/~crsp/handouts/c
ontext_clues.html
CURRENT EVENTS

After viewing this week’s news happenings,
write your thoughts, connections, and opinions
about the events.
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www.channelone.com

Write 3-6 sentences in your journal. After we
have discussed, you may vote for the “Next Big
Thing” on www.channelone.com.