2. Which Word Works? Grade 1 Language Arts

3. Multiple Meaning Words Words that mean more than one thing. The meaning depends upon how the word is used in the sentence.

4. Let’s look at an example… 3 different meanings for track : a mark left by someone or something a path a set of rails that trains move on

5. Which meaning for track is used ? track: 1. a mark left by someone or something 2. a path 3. a set of rails that trains move on The cars raced around the track. The railroad track crosses the road. Is that a bear track in the dirt? 3 2 1

6. Ready to try a few more? dance: 1. to move the body in time to music 2. a party where people move to music The dance started at seven o’clock.2 Justin likes to dance to fast music.1

7. Here’s another one… bat: 1. a wooden stick used for hitting a ball 2. a mammal that usually flies at night Andrew gripped the bat tightly. 1 I saw a bat hanging in the barn. 2

8. The rubber band will _____ if you pull it too far. The dog will ______ at me if I try to pet him. breaksnapbitesniff Find ONE word that fits in BOTH blanks. Here’s an example:

9. Please _____ the flashlight over here. The _____on this pencil broke. erasereraser topshinepointtopshinepoint TIP: try each word in both blanks. Find ONE word that fits in BOTH blanks.

10. Please stack the dirty dishes in the _____. The boat was so heavy that it started to _____. kitchenkitchen sinkwreckwatersinkwreckwater Find ONE word that fits in BOTH blanks. TIP: try each word in both blanks.

11. Mom made _____ with strawberries. I don’t want to _____ my fingers in the door. jellyjelly slam jam shutslamjamshut TIP: try each word in both blanks. Find ONE word that fits in BOTH blanks.