R.ELAR.2.E
Use available reference guides such as dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, and available technology to determine or confirm the meanings of new words and phrases.
Reading I, II, III (One-Half to Three Credits). · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- use (reference guides such as dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, and available technology) #dok1
- determine (meaning of new words and phrases using reference sources) #dok2
- confirm (meaning of new words and phrases using reference sources) #dok2
- select (the appropriate reference guide for the task) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify different types of reference guides. #dok1
- I can locate a word in a dictionary, glossary, or thesaurus. #dok1
- I can use technology to access reference tools. #dok1
- I can determine meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases by using a dictionary, glossary, thesaurus, or technology. #dok2
- I can select the most appropriate reference tool for figuring out a word’s meaning. #dok2
- I can confirm the meaning of a new word or phrase by checking with more than one reference source. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Reference guides are essential tools for understanding and confirming the meanings of new words and phrases.
- Knowing how to effectively use dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses, and technology supports independent vocabulary acquisition.
Essential Questions
- How can different reference guides help you figure out what new words or phrases mean?
- In what ways does technology enhance your ability to determine word meanings?
- Why is it important to use more than one type of reference tool when determining the meaning of a word?
- How do you decide which reference guide to use for a particular word?
- What steps do you take when you encounter an unfamiliar word or phrase while reading?