1. The Effective Reader and Writer by D. J. Henry
Unit 1
Module 3: Learning and Using New Words
PowerPoint by Kimberly Koledoye, Ed.D.
Houston Community College
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2. Module Three: Learning and Using New Words
In this module you will learn to:
Answer the Question “What’s the Point of Learning and Using New Words?”
Use Context Clues to Comprehend and Make a Point
Use a Dictionary to Comprehend and Make a Point
Use Vocabulary Resources in Textbooks to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 1
LO 2
LO 3
LO 4
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Answer the Question “What’s the Point of Learning and Using New Words?”
LO 1
Vocabulary is all the words used or understood by a person and is essential to reading and writing.
In college you are expected to learn 20,000 words in addition to the 60,000 you already know.
Your college classes and future careers will all have specialized vocabulary.
Begin the discussion with examples of when or how students learned new words.
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Answer the Question “What’s the Point of Learning and Using New Words?”
LO 1
Effective readers and writers use vocabulary strategies throughout the reading/writing process including:
Using context clues
Analyzing word parts
Using a dictionary
Using textbook resources
Inquire about strategies students generally use to find definitions of words.
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5. Use Context Clues to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 2
Use context clues to learn the meaning and new uses for known words. Employ context clues to communicate clearly and effectively.
There are four types of context clues: Synonyms Antonyms General Context Examples
Direct students to text and discuss the SAGE acronym.
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6. Use Context Clues to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 2
Synonym
A word that has the same or nearly
the same meaning as another word.
large/big small/tiny
Signal Words: Or, that is
Complete the practice exercises.
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7. Use Context Clues to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 2
Antonym
A word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
hot/cold large/small
Signal Words: but, however, in contrast, instead, unlike, not yet,
on the other hand
Complete the practice exercises and chart.
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8. Use Context Clues to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 2
General Context
The information that surrounds a
word and influences the meaning.
Angie walked into the decrepit house that had been sitting unused for the past 10 years.
Complete the practice exercises and Write to Learn chart.
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9. Use Context Clues to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 2
Examples
At times an author shows the meaning of a new or difficult word by providing examples.
Signal words: consists of, for example, for instance, including, such as
Complete the practice exercises and Write to Learn chart. Continue to practice with the longer practice exercises within the section including the word concept maps. Discuss how students can employ this strategy to aid their own understanding of new vocabulary.
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10. Use a Dictionary to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 3
Effective readers and writers use a dictionary to understand new or difficult words. Most dictionaries provide:
Spelling
Pronunciation
Part of Speech
Definition
Synonyms
Etymology
Discuss the options dictionaries provide and when one might need each piece of information. Then complete the accompanying exercises for practice.
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11. Use Vocabulary Resources in Textbooks to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 4
Writers/publishers use a variety of resources to support learning and deepen understanding. Be aware of content area vocabulary. Look for textbook definitions that may be bolded or italicized within the text.
Discuss various types of words that are used in various professions. Ask students to brainstorm and discuss why understanding these texts is of importance. Complete practice exercises.
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12. Use Vocabulary Resources in Textbooks to Comprehend and Make a Point
LO 4
A glossary is a list of selected terms and their definitions as used in a specific area of study. Look for the glossary at the back of your textbook. Examine the glossary of terms in your textbooks.
Direct students to their glossary. Discuss the types of words that appear within the glossary. Complete the practice exercises.
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Review Question 1
How many words does the average person know?
20,000
50,000
60,000
80,000
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Review Question 1
LO 1
How many words does the average person know?
20,000
50,000
60,000
80,000
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Review Question 2
Which of the following is not a way that effective readers/writers use vocabulary strategies?
Using context clues.
Analyzing word parts.
Using a dictionary.
Memorizing definitions.
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Review Question 2
LO 1
Which of the following is not a way that effective readers/writers use vocabulary strategies?
Using context clues.
Analyzing word parts.
Using a dictionary.
Memorizing definitions.
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Review Question 3
Context clues are
definitions a reader can find in the text.
a variety of clues a reader can use to understand a word.
a synonym or antonym that appears in text.
the general meaning of vocabulary words.
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Review Question 3
LO 2
Context clues are
definitions a reader can find in the text.
a variety of clues a reader can use to understand a word.
a synonym or antonym that appears in text.
the general meaning of vocabulary words.
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Review Question 4
In a scenario when a reader cannot find signal words to aid in the understanding of a word, the reader should
reread the text.
underline the word and continue reading.
examine the surrounding text to find the general context of the word.
skip the unfamiliar word and hope it doesn’t impact comprehension.
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Review Question 4
LO 2
In a scenario when a reader cannot find signal words to aid in the understanding of a word, the reader should
reread the text.
underline the word and continue reading.
examine the surrounding text to find the general context of the word.
skip the unfamiliar word and hope it doesn’t impact comprehension.
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Review Question 5
Why might a reader use a dictionary?
To understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
To memorize the meanings of various words.
To analyze the similarities between words.
To appear as a more articulate student.
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Review Question 5
LO 3
Why might a reader use a dictionary?
To understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
To memorize the meanings of various words.
To analyze the similarities between words.
To appear as a more articulate student.
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Review Question 6
A dictionary will provide all of the following except
spelling.
pronunciation.
parts of speech.
antonyms.
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Review Question 6
LO 3
A dictionary will provide all of the following except
spelling.
pronunciation.
parts of speech.
antonyms.
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Review Question 7
Content area vocabulary is
vocabulary you are expected to know.
vocabulary that is familiar to people in a specific field or subject.
vocabulary that can aid comprehension in a specific field or subject.
All of the answers are correct.
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Review Question 7
LO 4
Content area vocabulary is
vocabulary you are expected to know.
vocabulary that is familiar to people in a specific field or subject.
vocabulary that can aid comprehension in a specific field or subject.
All of the answers are correct.
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Review Question 8
If a student is reading in his/her textbook and doesn’t understand the meaning of a word, he/she should
continue reading.
visit the glossary in the textbook.
underline the word and come back to it later.
make a note to ask the instructor later.
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Review Question 8
LO 4
If a student is reading in his/her textbook and doesn’t understand the meaning of a word, he/she should
continue reading.
visit the glossary in the textbook.
underline the word and come back to it later.
make a note to ask the instructor later.
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