Learning Objective Name ______
Today, we will interpret1 words with multiple meanings.
1 figure out
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What are we going to do today?
What does interpret mean?
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
On your whiteboard, write the word you see in both sentences.
1. Jesse scored a goal to tie the game.
2. Sarah can tie her shoes.
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Students, you already know that some words can have more than one meaning. We call these words multiple-meaning words. Today, we will interpret multiple-meaning words.
Concept Development
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues2 are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
2 (context clues) nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words.
Examples:
Word / Definitions / Sentencesnail / 1. The thin, hard area that covers the
top of each finger and toe. / When I threw the ball, my nail broke.
2. A small metal spike with a flat head. / I pounded the nail in the wall with a hammer.
spring / 1. A season of the year when leaves
and flowers appear. / Selena loves to pick flowers in the spring.
2. A twisted piece of metal that
returns to its shape after stretching. / Ballpoint pens click up and down
due to a spring inside.
Not examples of multiple-meaning words:
Our teacher hangs important information on the bulletin board.
Thomas was bored during the long movie.
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Why is spring a multiple meaning word?
Which words are NOT multiple-meaning words? How do you know?
A roll/roll B close/clothes
In your own words, what are multiple-meaning words? Multiple-meaning words are ______.
Skill Development/Guided Practice
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
Interpret words with multiple meanings.
Step #1: Read each sentence, paying attention to the bolded multiple-meaning word.Step #2: Read the meanings of the multiple-meaning word.
Step #3: Identify the context clues that will help you interpret which meaning of
the word to use. (underline)
Step #4: Interpret the correct meaning of the multiple-meaning word. (write the letter)
1. She broke a nail when she made that catch. ____
She bent a nail while hammering it into the wall. ____
Bruce hung his poster on a nail in the wall. ____
A A small metal spike with a flat head.
B The thin hard area that covers the top of each finger and each toe.
2. The trainer fed the seal many fish. ____
The president of the country put his official seal on the letter. ____
The seal knew how to do many tricks in the water. ____
A An animal that lives in the water and eats fish.
B A mark that shows the official authority of someone.
3. This year we will spend the summer at the lake. ____
Richard will spend all his savings on a toy. ____
He will spend the afternoon playing baseball. ____
A To pay out money.
B To pass time.
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(#3) How did I/you identify the context clues that would help me/you interpret which meaning to use?
(#4) How did I/you interpret the correct meaning?
Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
Interpret words with multiple meanings.
Step #1: Read each sentence, paying attention to the bolded multiple-meaning word.Step #2: Read the meanings of the multiple-meaning word.
Step #3: Identify the context clues that will help you interpret which meaning of
the word to use. (underline)
Step #4: Interpret the correct meaning of the multiple-meaning word. (write the letter)
4. He pleaded his case for a new dog with his parents. ____
The case held all the lawyer’s important documents. ____
Her homework was held in her small case. ____
A A set of reasons something should be done.
B A container where things can be stored.
5. The record played music during the entire party. ____
Her time running the mile beat the class record. ____
The record for the most points in a basketball game was set in 1942. ____
A A round piece of plastic that music is stored on.
B The highest/lowest/fastest level that has ever been achieved.
6. Chris caught a lightning bug. ____
Juanita stayed home from school with a stomach bug. ____
Jorge quickly brushed a small bug off his arm. ____
A A small insect.
B An illness.
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(#3) How did I/you identify the context clues that would help me/you interpret which meaning to use?
(#4) How did I/you interpret the correct meaning?
Importance
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
1. Interpreting words with multiple meanings will help you use them correctly in your own writing.
My mother bought a book of stamps at the post office.
“Mouse Soup” is my favorite book.
2. Interpreting words with multiple meanings will help you do well on tests.
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Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to interpret words with multiple meanings? (pair-share) Why is it important to interpret words with multiple meanings? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more important to you? Why?
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
Concept Closure
1. In your own words, what are multiple-meaning words?
Skill Closure Interpret words with multiple meanings.
Step #1: Read each sentence, paying attention to the bolded multiple-meaning word.
Step #2: Read the meanings of the multiple-meaning word.
Step #3: Identify the context clues that will help you interpret which meaning of
the word to use. (underline)
Step #4: Interpret the correct meaning of the multiple-meaning word. (write the letter)
1. We followed the walk right up to the entrance. ___
Meg and I went for a long walk in the woods. ____
The walk led straight to the front door. ____
A A journey you take for exercise or enjoyment.
B A path.
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about interpreting words with multiple meanings?
Day 1 ______
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Day 2 ______
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Independent Practice Name ______
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
Interpret words with multiple meanings.
Step #1: Read each sentence, paying attention to the bolded multiple-meaning word.Step #2: Read the meanings of the multiple-meaning word.
Step #3: Identify the context clues that will help you interpret which meaning of
the word to use. (underline)
Step #4: Interpret the correct meaning of the multiple-meaning word. (write the letter)
1. The judge wanted order in his court. _____
The team played basketball on the court. ____
The tennis court was made of grass. ____
A An open place where games are played.
B A place where legal decisions are made.
2. There was a loud racket when the bookcase fell over. ____
I bought a new tennis racket for the tournament. ____
The class made a racket when the teacher left the room. ____
A A loud noise.
B A tool used to hit a ball in games.
3. I took my baby to the nursery so she could take a nap. ____
I bought the fruit tree at the nursery. ____
The nursery was decorated with blue and green fish. ____
A A place where plants and trees are grown and sold.
B A bedroom for a young child.
Independent Practice (continued)
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
Interpret words with multiple meanings.
Step #1: Read each sentence, paying attention to the bolded multiple-meaning word.Step #2: Read the meanings of the multiple-meaning word.
Step #3: Identify the context clues that will help you interpret which meaning of
the word to use. (underline)
Step #4: Interpret the correct meaning of the multiple-meaning word. (write the letter)
4. “Please pass me a roll,” said Grandpa at dinner time. ____
The roll of thunder made everyone stop what they were doing. ____
The roll that came with dinner was made of sourdough bread. ____
A A low, fairly loud sound made by drums or thunder.
B A small piece of bread.
5. We will project the movie onto the wall at lunchtime. ____
When his microphone broke, he really had to project his voice. ____
The teacher will project the correct answers to the test on the wall this
afternoon. ____
A To speak clearly and loudly so you can be heard by a group of people.
B To make a picture or film appear large on a flat surface.
6. He pounded the post into the dirt. ____
The soldier remained at his post all morning. ____
The post in the front yard let everyone know that the house was for sale. ____
A A job or position.
B A thick piece of wood or metal fixed into the ground.
Periodic Review 1 Name ______
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
Interpret words with multiple meanings.
Step #1: Read each sentence, paying attention to the bolded multiple-meaning word.Step #2: Read the meanings of the multiple-meaning word.
Step #3: Identify the context clues that will help you interpret which meaning of
the word to use. (underline)
Step #4: Interpret the correct meaning of the multiple-meaning word. (write the letter)
1. The dog played in the grassy yard. _____
It is more than one yard from the cafeteria to the bathroom. ____
From the kitchen window, she could see her daughter playing in the yard. ____
A A unit of measure equaling 3 feet.
B An enclosed space next to a building.
2. The flower girl carried the train of the bride’s gown. ____
The train blew its horn as it rumbled past the quiet town. ____
The train of the dress was dirty from touching the ground all evening. ____
A A vehicle that travels on metal rails.
B A long fabric on the bottom of a dress.
3. He wrote his homework on a sheet in his notebook. ____
My sheet keeps me warm when I am sleeping at night. ____
The teacher asked everyone to take out a sheet of paper. ____
A A piece of cloth on a bed that you lie on.
B A piece of paper.
Periodic Review 1 (continued)
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.
· Context clues are used to interpret the meaning of a multiple-meaning word.
Interpret words with multiple meanings.
Step #1: Read each sentence, paying attention to the bolded multiple-meaning word.Step #2: Read the meanings of the multiple-meaning word.
Step #3: Identify the context clues that will help you interpret which meaning of
the word to use. (underline)
Step #4: Interpret the correct meaning of the multiple-meaning word. (write the letter)
4. Please put a stamp on the envelope before you mail it. ____
The stamp was used to put the date on all the papers. ____
The post office sent back our letter because one stamp was not enough. ____
A A small piece of paper you buy and put on any mail before sending it.
B A tool used for putting a mark on a paper.
5. Mom wrote a check to pay for the field trip. ____
Before we got on the plane, we had to go through a security check. ____
Vivian paid for her groceries with a check. ____
A A process of finding something out.
B A way to pay for something.
6. The employee took a break. ____
Dusty will try not to break his new toy. ____
Nicole had to take a break from studying because she was hungry. ____
A To damage something so it does not work.
B To stop and rest.
Periodic Review 2 Name ______
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
· Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence is the only way to know which meaning to use.