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11.4 Categorize Context with Connectors 

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11.4 Categorize Context with Connectors 

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Use the linking words in a sentence to identify if the vocabulary word means the same or the opposite as the rest of the sentence.

Ex: "Carbohydrates give you energy, but fats can make you sluggish. But sets up an opposite so sluggish means the opposite of energy."

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Using feelings to understand the meaning of words.

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When you come across a word while reading that you don't know, insert a word you do know in its place and see if it makes sense.

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-find an unknown word from a text you're reading
-learn the word by using context or looking it up
-record the word somewhere (i.e. reader's notebook) for reference
-use the word in your speaking and writing

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11.8 Word Part Clues- Prefixes and Suffixes

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11.8 Word Part Clues- Prefixes and Suffixes

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Separate word parts. Identify what each part means and put them back together.

Create prefix or suffix word family charts. For example list all of the prefixes for "not" (dis-, un-, in-, im-, non-, ir-, -il)

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When you think a writer may be using a phrase in a figurative way, not a literal way, stop and picture it. Get an image in your mind

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After finding a challenging word, look before the word and after the word to see if the word is defined.

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Context Clues
Use pictures and text clues around/by the word to figure out what the word means.

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When you come to an unfamiliar word, first think of the "job" the word has in the sentence. Students would identify the part of speech as the job. Next, students would infer the meaning of the word using that job to help them.

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When reading a group of descriptive words , it is important to pay attention to the "linking" words (and, but, unlike, whereas) to determine if the unfamiliar word is similar or different than the words around it. This will help you figure out the meaning.
Ex. She was calm, cool, and collected.
Ex. On exam day he was nervous, but ready.

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Collect several books on the same topic. Read easiest of books first, collecting words and definitions that are important to topic.

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Using text features such as pictures, the glossary, side bar, map, bold, etc. around the word to help you understand the possible definition in context.

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When a word is unfamiliar you say it out loud. It may be the case that you are seeing a word in print for the first time that is actually a word you have heard or have said; a word you already know!

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Replace the unknown word with a synonym to see if it makes sense, in context.

The man revealed his brand new sports car to his buddies.  They were jealous of his cool car.

(The learner will Insert "showed" or "shared" to replace "revealed" and ask if that makes sense?)

Strategy can be applied in guided reading, test taking strategies, direct vocabulary instruction, content knowledge, etc.

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See how the word is being used in the text, find the correct definition and see how the word can be used differently