1. 12/17/2015Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com1 Warm-up Write a short definition for each of the words below: SpringGroom Present Bass Produce Lead

2. Homographs Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. You have to use context clues to figure out which meaning is being used.

3. 12/17/2015Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com3 Let’s look at some of the words from the Warm-up 1.We drank from the cool, clear spring. 2.I broke the spring in my click pen. 3.Spring is the prettiest time of year. The season after summer A coil A water source

4. 12/17/2015Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com4 Sometimes when you’re asked for a definition in a multiple choice question, more than one of the choices is a correct definition......you have to use the context to figure out which one is correct!

5. 12/17/2015Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com5 I’ll show you... What is the definition of “contract” in the following sentence? When placed in the freezer, the molecules in the compound contract. A. A formal agreement B. To get an illness C. To arrange for services to be performed D. To tighten or draw together

6. 12/17/2015Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com6 Let’s Try Let’s Try Write each of these words on your handout in the column that best fits how well you know the word. CountryUncannyCrushedDismantling ConductFashionedSpruceUltimately SuspendedDenseIllusionAdroitness

7. 12/17/2015Template copyright 2005 www.brainybetty.com7 Cool-down Cool-down Here are the definitions for the words. How did you do? Compare with a partner. Country Living outside the city Uncanny Odd, strange Crushed Severely disappointed Dismantling Taking apart Conduct Carry out or perform Fashioned Made, designed Spruce Clean or neat Ultimately In the end Suspended Hanging Dense Thick, heavy Illusion misconception Adroitness Skillfulness