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Understanding vocabulary (words) in context

Understanding vocabulary (words) in context. Words can mean different things. I can take the same word and use it in a different context (place) and it may change the meaning of the word. Let’s look at some examples: Sugar. http://topnews.ae/images/sugar-7.jpg. Sugar.

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Understanding vocabulary (words) in context

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  1. Understanding vocabulary (words) in context Created by Valerie Mulé. ESL Teacher, Surry County Schools, NC

  2. Words can mean different things I can take the same word and use it in a different context (place) and it may change the meaning of the word. Let’s look at some examples: Sugar http://topnews.ae/images/sugar-7.jpg

  3. Sugar http://img4.cookinglight.com/i/2007/06/cc-sugar-0706p160-m.jpg?300:300 To some people sugar means a sweet granular substance.

  4. sugar Sugar could also mean a kiss. http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/06/that-times-square-smooch-right-to-the-kisser/

  5. Now you Try a word • In small groups work together complete a bubble map with all of meanings for the word trunk. • For each meaning please write a sentence with the word on the back of your map. • EX: He put his trunk on the glass. • In this sentence what do you think the word trunk means? • For now DO NOT USE a dictionary – we will use one later.

  6. Trunk

  7. car suitcase elephant nose Trunk tree your nose Main line

  8. Instructions • Read the Internet publications on NC Labor Laws Notice to Employees – read these on your own. • Make a vocabulary card for at least 6 words you do not understand. • Reread the selection. • In small groups discuss the reading • Each person must discuss their new vocabulary words with the group. The group will help decide if you choose the correct meaning of the word. • Revise/correct your vocabulary cards. • Write a sentence for each new word that you learned. • Assess your vocabulary cards/group work using rubrics. • Have one person from each group turn in your vocabulary cards or send them to your teacher’s computer. • Create a multimedia presentation using Zooburst with your vocabulary words. • List strategies used to understand words in context. Post. • Class discussion on NC child labor laws – getting a work permit, etc EQ: Why is it important to understand vocabulary in context?

  9. Please open the link and read one of the following documents. Quick Reference to the North Carolina Wage & Hour Act http://digital.ncdcr.gov/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p249901coll22&CISOPTR=11631&CISOBOX=1&REC=10 North Carolina Department of Labor Notice to Employees http://digital.ncdcr.gov/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p249901coll22&CISOPTR=100647&CISOBOX=1&REC=1 While you are reading please make a vocabulary card for each word you are not sure about. You must have at least 6 cards.

  10. Frayer Model Note. From Frayer, D.A., Fredrick, W.C., & Klausmeier, H.J. (1969). A schema for testing the level of concept mastery (Working Paper No. 16). Madison, WI: Wisconsin Research and Development Center for Cognitive Learning. Adapted with permission.

  11. Sources Cited • http://digital.ncdcr.gov/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p249901coll22&CISOPTR=11631&CISOBOX=1&REC=10 • http://digital.ncdcr.gov/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p249901coll22&CISOPTR=100647&CISOBOX=1&REC=1 • http://digital.ncdcr.gov/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/p15012coll5&CISOPTR=1589&CISOBOX=1&REC=2

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