2/13 English II Agenda TSW identify key background information for Mississippi Trial, 1955by using database and internet resource to create an interactive wiki page to display the information. TSW utilize their classmates’ projects to complete short answers responses in order to develop an understanding of the background knowledge for Mississippi Trial, Focus: Determine the meaning of the underlined words by using the context of the sentence: The girl who used to be very vociferous doesn't talk much anymore. Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, kindergartens, and colleges, require community support to function efficiently. Activities: 1. Class: Words in context clues – examples and antonyms. 2. Groups/Individuals: Complete Mississippi Trial, 1955 background wiki – complete background quiz Closing: Independent reading time.

Context Clues Context Clues are clues or hints in the sentence that help determine the meaning of certain words. There are four types of context clues: 1. examples 2. synonyms 3. antonyms 4. general sense of sentence/passage

Context Clue - Examples Examples in a sentence provide a list of clues that reveal meaning of the word. Example: All animals share the same vital needs, such as food, water, and shelter.

Context Clue – Examples Cont’d All animals share the same vital needs, such as food, water, and shelter. Answers A.unimportant B.necessary C.surprising

Context Clue - Antonyms Antonyms are words that mean the opposite of an unknown word and may help to figure out meaning. Example: Winners in life take an active role in making things happen, instead of being passive and waiting for good luck.

Context Clue – Antonyms Cont’d Winners in life take an active role in making things happen, instead of being passive and waiting for good luck. Answers A.insincere B.inactive C.flexible

2/14 English II Agenda TSW revise and edit their pre-assessment essays for syntax and mechanics in order to improve the quality of their persuasive writing. Focus: Determine the meaning of the underlined words by using the context of the sentence: His pertinacity, or stubbornness, is the cause of most of his trouble. He was so parsimonious that he refused to give his own sons the few pennies they needed to buy pencils for school. It truly hurt him to part with his money. Activities: 1. Class: Words in context clues – synonyms and general context. 2. Individuals: Complete pre-assessment essay rewrite. Closing: Independent reading time.

Context Clue - Synonyms Synonyms are words that mean the same as an unknown word and provide clues to meaning. Example: In the U.S., shaking hands is the appropriate way to greet someone; in China, bowing is the proper way.

Context Clue – Synonyms Cont’d In the U.S., shaking hands is the appropriate way to greet someone; in China, bowing is the proper way. Answers A.proper B.artificial C.insulting

Context Clue – General Passage Sometimes you can infer the meaning of words from the entire sentence. Example: To reach a sound conclusion about an issue, you must carefully consider all the facts involved.

Context Clue – General Passage Cont’d To reach a sound conclusion about an issue, you must carefully consider all the facts involved. Answers A.early B.obvious C.reasonable

2/15 English II Agenda TSW develop an understanding of the major characters in the exposition of Mississippi, 1955 by identifying example of their traits in order to analyze how they impact the protagonist (main character). Focus: (Handout) Use the context clues to determine the underlined words. Activities: 1. Individuals/class: Read pages 1-3 of Miss. Trial and list (on a sticky note) any words or phrase that identifies what the characters are like – Read and discuss chp. 1 of Miss. Trial 2. Class: Review study guide and sample response. Closing: Independent reading time.

1.The girl was churlish – rude, sullen and absolutely ill-mannered. 2.Because the conflagration was aided by wind, it was so destructive that every building in the area was completely burned to the ground. churlish – rude (synonym) conflagration – destructive fire (general use in sentence)

3. A temporary cough is nothing to worry about, but a chronic one can be a sign of a serious illness. 4. The debris in the stadium stands included numerous paper cups, ticket stubs, sandwich wrappings, and cigarette butts. chronic – continuing (antonym) debris – trash (examples)

5. A computer novice is lucky if he or she knows someone who is an expert and is willing to offer advice. novice - beginner (antonym)

2/16 English II Agenda TSW will utilize a variety of context clue to determine the meaning of unknown words in order to improve reading comprehension and fluency. TSW develop an understanding of the major characters in the exposition of Mississippi, 1955 by identifying example of their traits in order to analyze how they impact the protagonist (main character). Focus: Words in context review/quiz. Activities: 1. Groups/class: Create an open-ended response for question 2 in the study guide – model response. 2. Class: Read and discuss chapter 3 and 4 of Miss. Trial. Closing: Independent reading time.