R.ELAR.1.B
Use reference guides such as dictionaries, glossaries, and available technology to determine pronunciations of unfamiliar words.
Reading I, II, III (One-Half to Three Credits). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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reference guidesdictionariesglossariesavailable technologypronunciationsunfamiliar words
Skills
- use (reference guides) #dok2
- determine (pronunciations of unfamiliar words) #dok2
- apply (available technology to language tasks) #dok2
- select (appropriate resource to find word pronunciation) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can use dictionaries, glossaries, and technology to look up pronunciations. #dok2
- I can determine how to pronounce unfamiliar words using reference guides. #dok2
- I can select the most useful tool for checking a word’s pronunciation. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Reference materials and technology help readers independently decode and understand unfamiliar words.
- Knowing how to use resources to determine word pronunciations builds vocabulary and reading confidence.
Essential Questions
- Why is it important to know the correct pronunciation of unfamiliar words?
- How can reference guides and technology help when you encounter words you do not know?
- What strategies should you use when deciding which resource to use to find a pronunciation?
- How does learning the pronunciation of a word help you understand its meaning?
- What are some challenges you might encounter when using different reference tools?