Happy Marvelous Monday! September 14, 2015 DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS: Write the following sentence and tell me what you notice, i.e. adjectives, sentence structure, etc. _______________________________________ He was also the village storyteller, and she loved to watch the expressions on his face as he acted out the stories she had heard since childhood.

Happy Terrific Tuesday! September 15, t2015 DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS: Imitate the Mentor sentence. Ensure you use 3 or more things you noticed in the mentor sentence (sentence type, prepositional phrases etc.) _______________________________________ He was also the village storyteller, and she loved to watch the expressions on his face as he acted out the stories she had heard since childhood.

Happy Wonderful Wednesday! September 16,2015 DIRECTIONS DIRECTIONS: Compare/Contrast the sentence you created to the mentor sentence ______________________________________ He was also the village storyteller, and she loved to watch the expressions on his face as he acted out the stories she had heard since childhood.

LEARNING TARGET RL.8.4 I can determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

On the Search for Context Clues

Has this ever happened to you? Sammy is reading. He comes to a word he doesn’t recognize… What should he do?

He should look for context clues! There are 5 main types of context clues!

Definition Clues #1 Sometimes the author defines the word for the reader soon after it is used in a sentence. TOP SECRET D

Definition Clues #1#1 EXAMPLE: Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly. D

Synonym or Restatement Clues #2 TOP SECRET Sometimes the author uses a synonym, or restates the word in a simpler way. S

Mr Definition or Explanation Clue #2 EXAMPLE: Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was? Synonym or Restatement Clues S S

Antonym or Contrast Clues #3 TOP SECRET Sometimes the author presents the opposite meaning somewhere nearby so that two words can be contrasted. A

#3 EXAMPLE: I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable. Mr. Fry was so affable. Antonym or Contrast Clues A

Example Clues #4 TOP SECRET Sometimes the author includes examples to explain the meaning of a word. E

#4 EXAMPLE: Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He knows everybody name. If you have a problem, just talk to him. Example Clues E

Inference Clues #5 TOP SECRET Sometimes the word is not clarified in the same sentence. The reader must look for clues and make connections to their own experiences or what they already know about a topic.

#5 EXAMPLE: You don’t need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an affable principal. Inference Clues If I don’t have to worry about talking to him, he must be easy to talk to.

Let’s search for word meanings using Context Clues!

Amari and Besa had been formally betrothed to each other last year. They would be allowed to marry in a year. What do YOU think betrothed means? How did you use context clues to help you determine the meaning? Note: Different people may use different clues! Hmm… betrothed

Answer Betrothed is to promise to give in marriage.

It is somewhat surprising that Kristi has mottephobia. After all, she loves butterflies! What does mottephobia mean? How do you know? Hmm… mottephobia

Answer Mottephobia is the fear of moths!

Jaime has amaxophobia. He has a fear of riding in cars. What does amaxophobia mean? How do you know? Hmm… amaxophobia

Answer Amaxophobia is the fear of riding in cars.

My sister will not go to the circus. She has coulrophobia. When she sees a person with white make-up, a big red nose, crazy hair, and gigantic feet, she is frightened beyond belief! What does coulrophobia mean? How do you know? Hmm… coulrophobia

Answer Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns.

Brandon is totally different than his brother, Alex. Alex loves anything spooky like ghosts, witches, and zombies, but Brandon has Samhainophobia. He won’t even go trick-or-treating! What does Samhainophobia mean? How do you know? Hmm… Samhainophobia

Answer Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.

Melissa has melissophobia. It started when she was a kindergartener, and she was stung ten times when she was walking home from school. What does melissophobia mean? How do you know? Hmm… melissophobia

Answer Melissophobia is the fear of bees.

Before the game yesterday, Luke was active and excited. Today, however, he seems rather melancholy. 1.Which of the following words means aboutthe same as melancholy? a.happy b.gloomy c.surprised d.shy Which type of context clue did you use?

That movie looks intriguing to me. I want to see it! 2. Which of the following words means about the same as intriguing? a.interesting b.ugly c.boring d.funny Which type of context clue did you use?

I am very indecisive when it comes to shopping for clothes. My mother hates it when I keep returning to the dressing room to try on the same clothes over and over. 3. Which of the following phrases means about the same as indecisive? a.not wanting to waste money b.not caring what decision is made c.quick to make a decision d.unable to make a decision Which type of context clue did you use?

In my opinion, Bailey’s actions are detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully! 4. Which of the following words means about the same as detestable? a.funny b.serious c.horrible d.helpful Which type of context clue did you use?

Cole is an inquisitive student. He asks many questions. 5. Which of the following words means about the same as inquisitive? a.lazy b.smart c.perfect d.questioning Which type of context clue did you use?

When my parents asked my brother where he wanted to eat on his birthday, he nonchalantly shrugged his shoulders. 6.Which of the following words means about the same as nonchalantly? a.sadly b.unconcerned c.hungrily d.playfully Which type of context clue did you use?

The movie director decided to capture the serene mood by filming the scene at sunset beside a still lake. 7.Which of the following words means about the same as serene? a.calm b.fast c.loud d.comical Which type of context clue did you use?

Cora is an earnest student. She tries her best, turns in her homework, studies for tests, and never gives up. 8. Which of the following words means about the same as earnest? a.angry b.silly c.serious d.helpless Which type of context clue did you use?

It was the first day of summer vacation, and the kids felt liberated! No more homework, no more tests, and no more alarm clocks for two long months! 9.Which of the following words means about the same as liberated? a.free b.active c.shameless d.depressed Which type of context clue did you use?

We are hoping to fly to my grandparents’ house for Christmas, but the weather forecast shows abominable weather on the day of our flight. I sure home we don’t get stuck spending Christmas in an airport! 10. Which of the following words means about the same as abominable? a.white b.surprising c.unpleasant d.perfect Which type of context clue did you use? TOP SECRET

He is a rather tenacious individual. He can be quite stubborn at times. 11. Which of the following words means about the same as tenacious? a.friendly b.unsure c.weak d.stubborn Which type of context clue did you use?

Those two girls couldn’t be more different! Erica always sees the good in everything, while Samantha tends to be pessimistic. 12. Which of the following phrases means about the same as pessimistic? a.a positive outlook on life b.a negative outlook on life c.shy and timid d.friendly and outgoing Which type of context clue did you use?

That odor is repugnant! Is there a skunk around here? 13. Which of the following words means about the same as repugnant? a.lovely b.surprising c.disgusting d.favorable Which type of context clue did you use?

That cartoon character is a rather menacing villain. 14. Which of the following words means about the same as menacing? a.practical b.impatient c.strong d.evil Which type of context clue did you use?

CONTEXLT CLUES 14. Which of the following words means about the same as menacing? a.practical b.impatient c.strong d.evil THE END