3.ELAR.3.B
Use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words and multiple-meaning words; Page 18 August 2019 Update.
Grade 3 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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contextsentencemeaningunfamiliar wordsmultiple-meaning words
Skills
- use context (within a sentence) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words #dok2
- use context (beyond a sentence) to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words #dok2
- use context (within a sentence) to determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words #dok2
- use context (beyond a sentence) to determine the meaning of multiple-meaning words #dok2
- analyze context clues to infer word meaning #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can use context within a sentence to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word. #dok2
- I can use context beyond a sentence to figure out the meaning of an unfamiliar word. #dok2
- I can use context clues to determine the correct meaning of a multiple-meaning word. #dok2
- I can analyze how surrounding sentences help me understand a word’s meaning. #dok3
- I can justify my choice of a word’s meaning by referencing context clues. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Understanding context is essential for figuring out the meaning of unknown words and multiple-meaning words.
- Using clues from both within and beyond a sentence helps readers better understand and interpret texts.
Essential Questions
- How does context within and beyond a sentence help you determine the meaning of unknown words?
- What strategies can you use when you encounter an unfamiliar word while reading?
- Why do some words have more than one meaning, and how can context help you choose the correct meaning?
- How can understanding multiple-meaning words improve your reading comprehension?
- What kinds of clues can authors give in a text to help readers figure out what a word means?