7.ELAR.2.B
Use context such as contrast or cause and effect to clarify the meaning of words.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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contextcontrastcause and effectmeaningwords
Skills
- use context (contrast or cause and effect) #dok2
- clarify meaning (of words using context) #dok2
- analyze context (to determine meaning) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can use context clues such as contrast to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words. #dok2
- I can use cause and effect relationships in a passage to determine the meaning of a word. #dok2
- I can analyze how different contexts change the meaning of a word. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Context clues such as contrast and cause and effect help readers make sense of unfamiliar vocabulary.
- Understanding how to use context to clarify meaning is an essential skill for independent reading and comprehension.
Essential Questions
- How can context help you determine the meaning of a word you do not know?
- What types of context clues are most useful when trying to understand new vocabulary?
- In what ways do contrast and cause and effect relationships in a text provide insight into word meanings?
- How does understanding the meaning of words contribute to overall comprehension of a text?