Multiple Meaning Words

Today we will distinguish and interpret words with multiple meanings. Learning Objective Today we will distinguish and interpret words with multiple meanings. Reading Standard: Word Analysis 1.6

What are we distinguishing today? Today “we are distinguishing _____________________.”

Why is it important to be able to tell the difference between words with multiple meanings? Good readers must be able to identify which words have more than one meaning. Knowing that words have more than one meaning will help you to understand the text.

Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings. I went for a run this morning. Barack Obama will run for the Presidency one more time.

Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings. I went for a run this morning. Does the word “run” have the same meaning in both sentence? Barack Obama will run for the Presidency one more time.

Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings. I went for a run this morning. NO Barack Obama will run for the Presidency one more time.

Let’s Practice

Multiple Meaning Words are words that have several meanings. We use CONTEXT CLUES to help us figure out which meaning is correct.

Be careful, or you will trip! We planned our trip together. Step 1: Read the underlined word. Step 2: Read the sentence. Step 3: Look at clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Step 4: Re-read the sentence to make sure your meaning makes sense. 1. She took a trip to Florida. Be careful, or you will trip! We planned our trip together. I trip over things very often. The correct answer is B.

2. I turned on the light so I could see better. Step 1: Read the underlined word. Step 2: Read the sentence. Step 3: Look at clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Step 4: Re-read the sentence to make sure your meaning makes sense. 2. I turned on the light so I could see better. The feather was very light. She wore light colors because it was going to be a hot day. There is only one light in the living room. The correct answer is C.

3. Will you check my answers for me? Step 1: Read the underlined word. Step 2: Read the sentence. Step 3: Look at clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Step 4: Re-read the sentence to make sure your meaning makes sense. 3. Will you check my answers for me? Mom wrote a check for the fieldtrip. I will check and see if the cat is in the house. If you get a check it means the answer is wrong. The correct answer is B.

I want to show you my new toy. I went to the show with dad. Step 1: Read the underlined word. Step 2: Read the sentence. Step 3: Look at clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Step 4: Re-read the sentence to make sure your meaning makes sense. 4. Will you show me how to bake a pie? I want to show you my new toy. I went to the show with dad. My favorite television show is on tonight. The correct answer is A.

The river had a very high bank. Step 1: Read the underlined word. Step 2: Read the sentence. Step 3: Look at clues in the sentence to figure out the meaning of the underlined word. Step 4: Re-read the sentence to make sure your meaning makes sense. 5. Mom put money into her bank account. A teller works at a bank. The river had a very high bank. The correct answer is A.

Closure What were we learning today? What are multiple meaning words? Why is it important to distinguish words that have multiple meanings?

Distinguish- To tell the difference The teacher wanted to distinguish apples from oranges

Interpret- to understand the meaning Sally’s dad helped her interpret the meaning of the book.

Multiple- more than one There are multiple students raising their hand to answer the teacher’s question.

Word Analysis 1.6 (CST) Read this sentence from Sample A. In which sentence does the word dish have the same meaning that it has in the sentence above? A   Mountain climbing is not exactly my dish. B   Her favorite dish is mashed potatoes with      garlic. C   Connor accidentally broke the dish he made      in art class. D   Jasmine’s family has replaced its cable      television service with a dish. Crops produced on Kauai include sugarcane, coffee, tropical fruits, and taro root, from which the Hawaiian dish poi is made.

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