Provide a definition of the word community. The context, or information in the text, can also help us figure out what a word means.” Read a sentence from a text that uses the word community and see if determining the root makes sense in the context of the sentence.Īsk, “What do you think community means?” (people who have something in common a place where people share services) Say, “We used the root word and context to help us understand the meaning of community.” The word community has a root word that means ‘common’ or ‘shared.’ Let’s read the word community in a sentence and see if that makes sense. Knowing the meaning of the root word can help us figure out the meaning of a word. Say, “A root word is the basic unit of a word. Write the terms root word and context clue and their meanings on the board/interactive whiteboard or on chart paper for students to use as a reference. We can use context clues to check the meaning.” We can use root words, prefixes, and suffixes to help us figure out the meaning. Say, “Sometimes when we read, we come across words we don’t know.
The vocabulary in this lesson can be replaced with vocabulary from the text you read. As an alternative, you may read a social studies text. Prior to instruction, choose a book about communities to read aloud. Say, “Today we are going to learn about communities.” After 3–5 minutes, have students share what they recognize in the pictures.Īsk, “Where have you seen these places?” Verify that the places are all in our community. Students work individually, in small groups, or with a partner to complete the learning activities in this lesson.įocus Question: How do word parts and context clues help us figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words?ĭisplay several pictures of the students’ community and ask students to discuss the pictures with a partner. Provide opportunities for students to work together in a large group, small groups, and with a partner. Observe students as they participate in activities, and focus on students’ ability to apply new vocabulary in oral and written language.
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Model how to use a graphic organizer to understand the meaning of content-specific vocabulary.ĭetermine which students need additional practice or reteaching, and work with these students individually or in small groups to reinforce understanding of the new vocabulary. Provide opportunities for students to determine the meanings of words by analyzing prefixes, suffixes, and roots and to clarify the meaning by using context clues. Introduce content-specific vocabulary by using word parts and context clues to determine meaning and extend understanding of words related to community.Įngage students through a discussion of pictures of different locations and jobs in their community. Scaffolding, Active Engagement, Modeling, Explicit Instruction W:
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