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Solving Word Meanings |
Students learn the meanings of new words by engaging in
a wide array of reading. However, the chances of
learning a new word from a single exposure in a
naturally occurring context are slim. This lesson
provides students with the opportunity to practice using
context clues that are purposefully manipulated. Context
clues are then combined with semantic gradients,
requiring students to both select and generate related
words along continuums. Students work in groups and are
required to verbalize their thinking. Additionally, they
apply their learning by creating context clues and
semantic gradients of their own. |
