Learning Objective Name ______

Today, we will determine1 the meaning of unclear words.

1 figure out

CFU

What are we going to do today?

What are we going to determine?

What does determine mean?

Activate (or Provide) Prior Knowledge

Which sentence matches picture #1?

Which sentence matches picture #2?

#1
#2

A. The fly has wings and legs.

B. The man is going to fly in an

airplane.

CFU

Students, you already know that fly can mean two different things. It can mean to travel through the air, or it can also stand for a type of insect. Sometimes when we are reading, we can come across words that are unclear, or have more than one meaning. Today, we will determine the meaning of unclear words.


Concept Development

An unclear2 word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

2 not sure about something

Example:

Unclear word: bat

bat / bat
a. stick used to play baseball / b. flying animal

1. It was Mack’s turn to hit the ball. 2. He walked up to the plate. 3. He swung the bat hard to hit the ball!
23 words

CFU

In your own words, what is an unclear word? An unclear word is ______.

What could we use to help us understand the meaning of an unclear word? We can use ______.

Which picture shows the meaning of the unclear word below?

The bat flies at night to find food.

A. B.

Importance

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

It is important to determine the meaning of unclear words because it helps you:

1. figure out the meaning of words that are new to you.

2. understand what a story is about.

1. The bat flies high. 2.The bat sleeps hanging upside down. 3. The bat eats insects.


CFU

Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to determine the meaning of unclear words? (pair-share) Why is it important to determine the meaning of unclear words? You may use one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why?


Skill Development and Guided Practice

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text3 to make sure your answer makes sense.

3 anything written

float / float
a. to stay on the top of water / b. a sweet drink made with ice cream

CFU

How did I know which word was unclear? How did I know which clues in the text to underline? How did I know which answer to circle? What did I do to make sure my answer made sense?


Skill Development and Guided Practice (continued)

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

bark / bark
a. a loud sound a dog makes
/ b. the outer part of a tree
1. Max likes to go for walks. 2. Max likes to bark loudly at squirrels. 3. Quiet, Max!
15 words

CFU

How did you know which word was unclear? How did you know which clues in the text to underline? How did you know which answer to circle? What did you do to make sure your answer made sense?

Closure
1. What can an unclear word have? An unclear word can have ____.
2. Determine the meaning of the unclear word below.
3. What did you learn today about determining the meaning of unclear words? Why is that important to you? (pair-share)
Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.
Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.
a. Underline clues that show its meaning.
Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.
Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.
trip / trip
a. to fall down / b. to go somewhere far away
1. Alex was going on a trip to Mexico. 2. Alex packed his bags. 3. Alex drove to the airport.
17 words


Independent Practice Name______

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

bowl / bowl
a. to roll a ball at pins / b. a round dish that
holds food
A. 1. Toot the dog is very hungry. 2. Toot licks his bowl clean. 3. Toot begs for more food!
16 words


Independent Practice (continued)

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

rock / rock
a. move gently back and forth / b. a hard piece of Earth
B. 1. I have a new baby brother. 2. My mom likes to rock him to sleep. 3. She sings him songs too.
19 words


Periodic Review 1 Name______

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

jam / jam
a. sweet food made
from fruit / b. not able to move
A. 1. Maria likes to help her Aunt Jo make jam. 2. Maria likes to taste the jam when it’s done! 3. Maria likes peach jam the best!
24 words


Periodic Review 1 (continued)

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

watch / watch
a. to look at something / b. small clock worn on the wrist
B. 1. Liz learned to tell time at school. 2. Liz was lucky to get a watch for her birthday. 3. She always knew when it was lunchtime! 24 words


Periodic Review 2 Name______

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

pack / Pack
a. to put your things in a bag / b. a group of animals
A. 1. When I get home from school, I do my homework. 2. When I’m done, I pack my books in my backpack. 3. Finally, I can play video games!
26 words


Periodic Review 2 (continued)

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

point / Point
a. the sharp end of something / b. hold out your finger
towards something
B. 1. At school, I like math the best. 2. Sometimes I get to point to the right answer on the board. 3. Then, I get to help my math partner.
27 words


Periodic Review 3 Name ______

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

tie / Tie
a. cloth worn around
the neck / b. to make a knot with
a shoe lace
A. 1. It was my first day of school. 2. I learned how to tie my shoes. 3. When I got home, I taught my little brother how to tie his shoes!
28 words


Periodic Review 3 (continued)

An unclear word can have more than one meaning.

·  We can use clues around an unclear word to understand its meaning.

Determine the meaning of unclear words.

Step #1: Read both meanings of the word.

Step #2: Read the sentence with the bold word.

a. Underline clues that show its meaning.

Step #3: Circle the correct meaning.

Step #4: Read the text to make sure your answer makes sense.

Brush / brush
a. tool used for painting / b. tool with bristles used on teeth or hair
B. 1. One morning, I woke up late. 2. I couldn’t find my brush, so my hair was a mess. 3. It was sticking straight up! 4. My friends laughed at me, but I didn’t care.
31 words
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Comments? / 1st Grade Reading Comprehension 2.4
Use context to resolve ambiguities about word and sentence meanings.
Lesson to be used by EDI trained teachers only.