8.ELAR.2.B
Use context within or beyond a paragraph to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar or ambiguous words.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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contextparagraphmeaningunfamiliar wordsambiguous words
Skills
- use (context within a paragraph) #dok2
- use (context beyond a paragraph) #dok2
- clarify (meaning of unfamiliar words) #dok2
- clarify (meaning of ambiguous words) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the context within a paragraph to help determine a word’s meaning. #dok2
- I can use clues beyond a paragraph to clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word. #dok2
- I can clarify the meaning of ambiguous words using context clues from the text. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Context clues within and outside paragraphs are essential tools for determining the meanings of unfamiliar and ambiguous words.
- Interpreting vocabulary in context supports deeper comprehension and more accurate communication.
Essential Questions
- How can the surrounding context help me determine the meaning of a word?
- What strategies can I use to clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar or ambiguous word in a text?
- How does understanding a word’s meaning in context help me better comprehend what I read?
- When might I need to look beyond a paragraph to understand a word’s meaning?
- Why is it important to use context rather than guessing the meaning of unknown words?