1. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. Becoming an Effective Reader PowerPoint by Mary Dubbé Thomas Nelson Community College PART ONE Vocabulary and Dictionary Skills 2 2

2. CHAPTER TWO In this chapter, you will learn to: Define vocabulary. Classify context clues. Describe how to comprehend new words as you read. Assess your comprehension of context clues. Analyze the meaning of a word based on word parts. 1 1 2 2 3 3 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 2 Chapter Outline and Learning Objectives 4 4 5 5

3. CHAPTER TWO Use a glossary. Read a dictionary. Evaluate and explain the importance of what you have learned about vocabulary and dictionary skills. Apply what you have learned about context clues and word parts to your reading process. 6 6 7 7 8 8 Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.3 9 9

4. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.4 Define vocabulary. 1 1 Vocabulary − all the words used or understood by a person A Context Clue − the information that surrounds a new word, and is used to understand its meaning

5. CHAPTER TWO Use Context Clues to Study Vocabulary S Synonyms A Antonyms G General Context E Examples A SAGE Approach 2 2 Classify context clues.

6. CHAPTER TWO S Parentheses ( ) Dashes -- -- Commas,, Or That is Words with the same meaning Words with the same meaning Synonym Signal Words Prince William’s bride followed the conventions (traditions) of society by wearing a white gown. 2 2 Classify context clues.

7. CHAPTER TWO A But However In contrast Instead Unlike Not Yet On the other hand Words with the opposite meaning Words with the opposite meaning Antonym Signal Words Cheryl often flouted the rules, unlike her twin who always obeyed them. Classify context clues. 2 2

8. CHAPTER TWO G Definition Description Logic Reasoning Prior knowledge Word pictures Surrounding words General Context Clues We could tell by her indifference to the chocolate cake that she wasn’t a fan of desserts. Classify context clues. 2 2

9. CHAPTER TWO E Consisting of Including Like Such as For instance For example Colons : Dashes -- -- Examples can reveal meaning. Example Signal Words Legumes include such vegetables as peas, beans, and lentils. Classify context clues. 2 2

10. CHAPTER TWO Glossary – a list of selected terms with their definitions as used in a specific area of study Glossary Adaptors Nonverbal behaviors that serve some kind of need Self-adaptors Movements that usually satisfy a physical need Alter-adaptors Body movements you make in response to your current interactions Object-adaptors Movements that involve your manipulation of an object Adaptors satisfy some need and usually occur without conscious awareness; they’re unintentional movements that usually go unnoticed. Self- adaptors usually satisfy a physical need such as scratching your head. Alter-adaptors are the body movements you make in response to your current interactions such as crossing your arms over your chest. Object-adaptors are movements that involve your manipulation of some object. Examples include clicking a ballpoint pen or chewing on a pencil. —adapted from Devito, The Personal Communication Book, 12 th ed., p. 131. Use a glossary. 6 6

11. CHAPTER TWO Root – The basic or main part of a word. Use Word Parts to Study Vocabulary Prefix – A group of letters with a specific meaning added to the beginning of a word (root) to make a new word. Suffix – A group of letters with a specific meaning added to the end of a word (root) to make a new word. Analyze the meaning of a word based on word parts. 5 5

12. CHAPTER TWO Proclamation pro- = for clam = to cry out -ation = the act of Prefix + Root Word+ Suffix (beginning) (ending) Units of Meaning = Words (a public announcement) Analyze the meaning of a word based on word parts. 5 5

13. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.13 Create word families by using these word parts. trans- -ion inter- re- -er ad- -ation per- -ible 5 5 mittere, mit, mis, mise (to put or send) mittere, mit, mis, mise (to put or send) Analyze the meaning of a word based on word parts.

14. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.14 transmit transmission transmitter permit permission permissible remit remission remissible admit admission admissible mittere, mit, mis, mise (to put or sent) mittere, mit, mis, mise (to put or sent) Word Families intermit intermittent intermission Analyze the meaning of a word based on word parts. 5 5

15. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.15 her·bi·cide \ (h)ər-bə-,sīd\ n [L herba + ISV =cide] (1899) : an agent used to destroy or inhibit plant growth — her·bi·cid·al \| (h)ər-bə- ˈ sī-d ə l\adj — her·bi·cid·al·ly \-d ə l-ē\ adv Source: (adapted) Used by permission from Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition © 2008 by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated (www.Merriam-Webster.com). 1 1 spelling etymology pronunciation definition part of speech syllabication 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 1 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 3 3 2 2 Read a dictionary. 7 7

16. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.16 her·bi·cide \ (h)ər-bə-,sīd\ n [L herba + ISV =cide] (1899) : an agent used to destroy or inhibit plant growth — her·bi·cid·al \| (h)ər-bə- ˈ sī-d ə l\adj — her·bi·cid·al·ly \-d ə l-ē\ adv Source: (adapted) Used by permission from Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition © 2008 by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated (www.Merriam-Webster.com). 1 spelling 4 etymology 2 pronunciation 5 definition 3 part of speech 6 syllabication 1 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 3 3 2 2 Read a dictionary. 7 7

17. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.17 Let’s Review! Apply what you have learned about context clues and word parts to your reading process. 9 9

18. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 1. Vocabulary is best defined as _______. A. the words surrounding unknown words B. all of one’s past experiences C. terms that are associated with a subject D. all the words used or understood by a person

19. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 1. Vocabulary is best defined as _______. 1 1

20. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 2.Effective readers use _______ to increase their vocabulary by paying attention to surrounding words. A. context clues B. prior knowledge C. general context D. vocabulary

21. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 2.Effective readers use _______ to increase their vocabulary by paying attention to surrounding words. A. context clues B. prior knowledge C. general context D. vocabulary Describe how to comprehend new words as you read. 3 3

22. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 3.A word that has the same or nearly same meaning of another word is a(n) _______. A. simile B. synonym C. antonym D. homonym

23. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 3.A word that has the same or nearly same meaning of another word is a(n) _______. A. simile B. synonym C. antonym D. homonym Classify context clues. 2 2

24. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 4. Words such as however, but, or yet often signal a context clue that is a(n) _______. A. synonym B. antonym C. general context D. example Classify context clues. 2 2

25. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 4. Words such as however, but, or yet often signal a context clue that is a(n) _______. A. synonym B. antonym C. general context D. example Classify context clues. 2 2

26. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 5. The words for example, for instance, including, and like signal which type of context clue? A. Synonyms B. Antonyms C. General Context D. Examples

27. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 5. The words for example, for instance, including, and like signal which type of context clue? A. Synonyms B. Antonyms C. General Context D. Examples Classify context clues. 2 2

28. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 6. The smaller units of meaning in a word are called _______. A. context clues B. context C. synonyms D. word parts

29. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 6. The smaller units of meaning in a word are called _______. A. context clues B. context C. synonyms D. word parts Analyze the meaning of a word based on word parts. 5 5

30. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 7. A(n) ________ is a list of selected terms with their definitions as used in a specific area of study. A. index B. glossary C. context clue D. word part

31. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 7. A(n) ________ is a list of selected terms with their definitions as used in a specific area of study. A. index B. glossary C. context clue D. word part Use a glossary. 6 6

32. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 8. Use context clues to define the underlined word. Although he was often reckless while driving with his friends, he was very circumspect when his parents were in the car. Circumspect means _______. A. careless B. quiet C. cautious D. rude

33. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 8. Use context clues to define the underlined word. Although he was often reckless while driving with his friends, he was very circumspect when his parents were in the car. Circumspect means _______. A. careless B. quiet C. cautious D. rude Apply what you have learned about context clues and word parts to your reading process. 9 9

34. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 9. Use the word parts to define the underlined word. Prefix: intro- (into) Root: spect (look) Sometimes we need to be introspective and examine the choices we have made. A. looking ahead to the future B. thoughtless C. looking out for others D. thinking deeply

35. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 9. Use the word parts to define the underlined word. Prefix: intro- (into) Root: spect (look) Sometimes we need to be introspective and examine the choices we have made. A. looking ahead to the future B. thoughtless C. looking out for others D. thinking deeply Apply what you have learned about context clues and word parts to Apply what you have learned about context clues and word parts to your reading process. 9 9

36. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 10. What type of context clue helps the effective reader determine the meaning of the underlined word? The backpack was cumbersome, and she had to stop and rest several times from carrying the heavy weight. A. synonym B. antonym C. general context D. examples

37. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc. 10. What type of context clue helps the effective reader determine the meaning of the underlined word? The backpack was cumbersome, and she had to stop and rest several times from carrying the heavy weight. A. synonym B. antonym C. general context D. examples Apply what you have learned about context clues and word parts to your reading process. 9 9

38. CHAPTER TWO Copyright © 2012 Pearson Education Inc.38 For more practice, connect to www.myreadinglab.com.www.myreadinglab.com See page 86 of The Effective Reader, 3 rd edition, for specific activities related to Chapter 2.