1. Lesson 7 – Finding Word Meaning in Context
What do you do when you come across a word that you do not know?
You look for the meaning AROUND THE UNKNOWN WORD!

2. Context Clues The answer to your word can be found:
In the sentences BEFORE
In the sentence WITH the unknown word
In the sentence AFTER

3. Context Clues – WRITE THIS DOWN
S – Synonyms (comparison)
A – Antonyms (differences)
D – Definition (before, in, after)
E – Examples ( before, in, after)
S – Substitution (can it be subbed for another)
Remember SADES.

4. Context Clues Review Video
While watching, think about the SADES method. Think of ways to help you remember the different context clues. Makes notes if need be. This will be you ONLY chance to review unless you quiz yourself at home.

5. Context Clues - Examples
It was an idyllic day; sunny, warm and perfect for a walk in the park.
What kind of context clue is this?
Marty is gregarious, not like his brother who is quiet and shy.
What kind of context clue is this?

6. Context Clues Examples
Some celestial bodies, such as the planets and stars, can be seen with the naked eye.
What kind of context clue is this?
Something in the refrigerator has a putrid odor; the smell was rotten when we opened the door.
What kind of context clue is this

7. Lesson 8- Drawing Conclusions/Making Inferences
Drawing conclusion and making inferences means that you are LOOKING at the PEOPLE, PLACES, and THINGS, that may not be there.
You have to use details given in the text and YOUR BRAIN to draw a conclusion or make an inference on your own.
Ask yourself questions as you read!

8. Drawing Conclusions/ Making Inferences
A question you may ask is: “What is going on?”
It may NOT be clear as to what is going on but that is where you determine what is.
You make assumptions with the information you are given.
You can tell something is happening because of certain events.
So read the text, think about what you know, then make and inference or draw a conclusion.

9. Drawing Conclusion Videos
While watching the two videos, think about ways you can infer something in a text. Is something happening or is someone doing something that cause you to make that inference or draw that conclusion?

10. Lesson 9 – Distinguishing Fact and Opinion
What is the difference between fact and opinion?
FACT – can be proven. You can find it in a book, on a legitimate website,
Opinion – how someone feels or thinks. Someone could disagree with the statement. They cannot be proved with evidence.

11. Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
Facts – Ask yourself “can this statement be checked or proved?” “Can someone argue this point or can it be backed up by evidence?”
Opinions – Look for key words such as: think, feel, believe, seem, always, never, all, none, most, least, greatest, best, worst. If it how someone thinks or feels and can be argued then it is probably an opinion.

12. Fact and Opinion Video
While watching the video, think about the difference between fact and opinion. If a whole group of people think something is great is it a fact or just a strong opinion?

13. Fact and Opinion Examples
Eating fast food isn’t bad if you only eat it once a week.
Is this a fact or an opinion? This may be a hard one… let’s talk about it.
The chicken sandwiches are more expensive than double cheeseburgers.
Is this a fact or an opinion? This may be a hard one… let’s talk about it.