RE.ELAR.2.B
Determine word meaning by using context.
Reading (Elective Credit). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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word meaningcontext
Skills
- determine (word meaning using context) #dok2
- analyze (context clues in a sentence or passage) #dok2
- apply (contextual evidence to decipher unfamiliar words) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word using clues from the surrounding text. #dok2
- I can analyze the context of a sentence to interpret the meaning of a word or phrase. #dok2
- I can apply information from the text to figure out what a new word means. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Context helps readers unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Understanding words through context improves comprehension and vocabulary.
Essential Questions
- How does the context of a sentence help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
- What strategies can you use when you encounter a word you do not know?
- Why is it important to use context clues when reading challenging texts?
- In what ways does context improve your understanding of a passage?
- How might different types of context clues (definition, example, comparison, contrast) be used in a text?