Grammar Quick-Write Number (#) Three (3)

1. Grammar Quick-Write Number (#) Three (3) • Jot down the following… • An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun • “The framed picture came crashing off the wall during the recent earthquake.” Framed gives you information about picture, and picture is a thing (a noun), so framed must be an adjective. • Adjectives tell you which one, what kind of, and how many. • Framed tells you both which one (which picture? The framed one) and what kind (what kind of picture? (the framed one)

2. SSR (Sustained Silent Reading) Update your logs as you read. You will need to have at least three new entries in EACH log before the next Log-Check.

3. Context Clues Day One (1) October 24, 2012 Essential Question: Do writers create sentences and paragraphs to help readers figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words? Do you ever write/say phrases or sentences to help your audience understand unfamiliar words?

4. Context Clues Laura was known for her impeccable taste. Others might sometimes wear clothes or accessories that weren’t quite right, but never Laura. She always seemed to wear the right outfit at the right time and to look good in what she wore. How do we figure out the meaning of a word we DON’T know, without using a dictionary?

5. Context Clues When you don’t know the meaning of a word, you can use context clues to determine the meaning. Context clues are words in the same sentence as the word you don’t know. They may also be found in other sentences before and after that word. All of these clues will help you understand how the chosen word is used in the passage.

6. 4 types of context clues • Example: specific examples are used to define the term. Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon and stars, are governed by predictable laws. • Explanation: an explanation is given within the sentence or in a sentence before or after the word. The tornado annihilated the whole town to the point that nothing was left standing. • Synonym: a word with the same meaning is used in the sentence. His rancor, or hatred, of his brother has caused him to live his life as a lonely person. • Antonym: a word with the opposite meaning is used. Although Mary was willing to play in the snow, Jack was reluctant because he was so cold.

7. Context Clues – Guided Practice • The girl who used to be very vociferous doesn't talk much anymore. Type of Clue: antonym Meaning of underlined word: very talkative

8. Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, kindergartens, and colleges, require community support to function efficiently. Type of Clue: example Meaning of underlined word: educational

9. He was so parsimonious that he refused to give his sons the few pennies they needed to buy pencils for school. It hurt him to part with his money. Type of clue: explanation Meaning of underlined word: stingy, careful with money

10. His pertinacity, or stubbornness, is the cause of most of his trouble. Type of clue: synonym Meaning of underlined word: stubbornness

11. Rather than be involved in clandestine meetings, they did everything quite openly. Type of clue: antonym Meaning of underlined word: secretive

12. Context Clues – Independent Practice Complete the context clues practice sheet (front and back) Trade papers with a partner and grade. Return papers, make corrections, hand in.

13. Exit Slip (DOL) • On your half sheet of paper, answer the following questions: • What are the two types of context clues we discussed today? • I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read. What does tome probably mean? • Food • Dream • Book • Coffee mug • Many ships have vanished during hurricanes. No survivors from the lost ships have ever been found. What does vanished probably mean? • Arrived • Departed • Returned • Disappeared