RE.ELAR.1.B
Use dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources to confirm pronunciations and meanings of unfamiliar words.
Reading (Elective Credit). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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dictionariesglossariessourcespronunciationsmeaningsunfamiliar words
Skills
- use (dictionaries) #dok1
- use (glossaries) #dok1
- use (other sources) #dok1
- confirm (pronunciations of unfamiliar words) #dok2
- confirm (meanings of unfamiliar words) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can locate a word in a dictionary and glossary. #dok1
- I can use a dictionary or glossary to find the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word. #dok2
- I can use reference sources to verify the meaning of an unfamiliar word. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Reference materials such as dictionaries and glossaries are essential tools for confirming the meaning and pronunciation of unfamiliar words.
- Students can become independent readers by developing the skill to use multiple resources to understand new vocabulary.
Essential Questions
- How do I confirm the meaning and pronunciation of words I do not know?
- What are the differences between a dictionary and a glossary, and when should I use each?
- Why is it important to verify the meaning and pronunciation of unfamiliar words using reference sources?
- How can using dictionaries, glossaries, and other resources help me become a better reader?
- What strategies can I use when a word isn’t in the resources I have?