6.ELAR.2.B
Use context such as definition, analogy, and examples to clarify the meaning of words.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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contextdefinitionanalogyexamplesmeaningwords
Skills
- use (context to clarify meaning of words) #dok2
- identify (context clues such as definition, analogy, and examples) #dok1
- analyze (how context helps determine word meaning) #dok3
- apply (knowledge of context clues in reading and writing) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify definitions, analogies, and examples as context clues in a text. #dok1
- I can use context such as definitions, analogies, and examples to clarify the meaning of words. #dok2
- I can apply context clues to understand unfamiliar words when reading. #dok2
- I can analyze how specific examples or analogies help clarify word meaning within a passage. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Authors often include context clues, such as definitions, analogies, and examples, to help readers determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Understanding how to use context to clarify word meaning improves reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
Essential Questions
- How can definitions, analogies, and examples in a text help us figure out the meaning of new words?
- Why is it important to use context clues when reading challenging texts?
- What strategies can I use to recognize and apply different types of context clues?
- How do context clues enhance my overall understanding of a text?
- In what ways can I use context clues when writing to make my meaning clear to readers?