1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? #1 #2 Learning Objective Name ___________________________ CFU What are we going to do today? What are we going to determine? What does determine mean? Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge CFU Students, you already know that fly can mean two different things. It can mean to travel through the air, or it can also stand for a type of insect. Sometimes when we are reading, we can come across words that are unclear, or have more than one meaning. Today, we will determine the meaning of unclear words. Today, we will determine 1 the meaning of unclear words. 1 figure out Which sentence matches picture #1? Which sentence matches picture #2? A. The fly has wings and legs. B. The man is going to fly in an airplane. A B Today, we are going to determine the meaning of unclear words. We are going to determine the meaning of unclear words. Determine means to figure out.

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? bat a. stick used to play baseball b. flying animal Concept Development An unclear 2 word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. 2 not sure about something CFU In your own words, what is an unclear word? An unclear word is ___________________. What can we use to help us understand the meaning of an unclear word? We can use__________. Which picture shows the meaning of the unclear word below? The bat flies at night to find food. A. B. Example: Unclear word: bat 1. It was Mack’s turn to hit the ball. 2. He walked up to the plate. 3. He swung the bat hard to hit the ball! 23 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? 1. The bat flies high. 2. The bat sleeps hanging upside down. 3. The bat eats insects. Importance An unclear word can have more than one meaning. It is important to determine the meaning of unclear words because it helps you: 1. figure out the meaning of words that are new to you. 2. understand what a story is about. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to determine the meaning of unclear words? (pair-share) Why is it important to determine the meaning of unclear words? You may use one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why?

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? float a. to stay on the top of water b. a sweet drink made with ice cream Skill Development/Guided Practice An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. CFU How did I know which word was unclear? How did I know which words in the text to underline? What did I use to help me determine the meaning of the unclear word? How did I know which answer to circle? Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text 3 to make sure your answer makes sense. 3 anything written 1. Sue goes to the ice cream shop. 2. Sue buys a root-beer float. 3. It tastes good! 15 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? bark a. a loud sound a dog makesb. the outer part of a tree Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. CFU How did you know which word was unclear? How did you know which words in the text to underline? What did you use to help you determine the meaning of the unclear word? How did you know which answer to circle? Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. 1. Max likes to go for walks. 2. Max likes to bark loudly at squirrels. 3. Quiet, Max! 15 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? trip a. to fall downb. to go somewhere far away Closure 1. What can an unclear word have? An unclear word can have ____________________. 2. Determine the meaning of the unclear word below. 3. What did you learn today about determining the meaning of unclear words? Why is that important to you? (pair-share) Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. 1. Alex was going on a trip to Mexico. 2. Alex packed his bags. 3. Alex drove to the airport. 17 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? bowl a. to roll a ball at pinsb. a round dish that holds food Independent Practice Name _______________________ An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. A. 1. Toot the dog is very hungry. 2. Toot licks his bowl clean. 3. Toot begs for more food! 16 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? rock a. move gently back and forthb. a hard piece of Earth Independent Practice (continued) An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. B. 1. I have a new baby brother. 2. My mom likes to rock him to sleep. 3. She sings him songs too. 19 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? jam a. sweet food made from fruit b. not able to move Periodic Review 1 Name _______________________ An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. A. 1. Maria likes to help her Aunt Jo make jam. 2. Maria likes to taste the jam when it’s done! 3. Maria likes peach jam the best! 24 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? watch a. to look at somethingb. small clock worn on the wrist Periodic Review 1 (continued) An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. B. 1. Liz learned to tell time at school. 2. Liz was lucky to get a watch for her birthday. 3. She always knew when it was lunchtime! 24 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? pack a. to put your things in a bagb. a group of animals Periodic Review 2 Name _______________________ An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. A. 1. When I get home from school, I do my homework. 2. When I’m done, I pack my books in my backpack. 3. Finally, I can play video games! 26 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? point a. the sharp end of somethingb. hold out your finger towards something Periodic Review 2 (continued) An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. B. 1. At school, I like math the best. 2. Sometimes I get to point to the right answer on the board. 3. Then, I get to help my math partner. 27 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? tie a. cloth worn around the neck b. to make a knot with a shoe lace Periodic Review 3 Name _______________________ An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. A. 1. It was my first day of school. 2. I learned how to tie my shoes. 3. When I got home, I taught my little brother how to tie his shoes! 28 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? brush a. tool used for paintingb. tool with bristles used on teeth or hair Periodic Review 3 (continued) An unclear word can have more than one meaning. We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning. Determine the meaning of unclear words. Step #1: Read both meanings of the word. Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word. a. Underline clues that show its meaning. Step #3: Circle the correct meaning. Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense. B. 1. One morning, I woke up late. 2. I couldn’t find my brush, so my hair was a mess. 3. It was sticking straight up! 4. My friends laughed at me, but I didn’t care. 31 words

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments?

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments?

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments?

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments?

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments?

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments?

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments?

1 st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4 Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings. Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments?