Review your Parts of Speech: noun, adjective, verb, adverb, etc.
Review how to use a dictionary by looking up a few unfamiliar words; notice the parts of speech, definition and use in a sentence
Review lessons over using context clues to help identify the meaning of unfamiliar words- be sure to point out specific sentences that help you determine meaning.
Review how prefixes and suffixes can change the meaning of a root word.
Parts of speech:
1. Noun: A person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: dog, city, love.
2. Adjective: A word that describes or modifies a noun. Examples: happy, tall, blue.
3. Verb: An action or state of being. Examples: run, eat, is.
4. Adverb: A word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Examples: quickly, very, well.
5. Pronoun: A word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: he, she, it.
6. Preposition: A word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence. Examples: on, under, in.
7. Conjunction: A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. Examples: and, but, or.
8. Interjection: A word or phrase that expresses strong emotion. Examples: wow, oh no, hurray.
How to use a dictionary:
1. Look up the word in the dictionary.
2. Note the parts of speech: noun, adjective, verb, etc.
3. Read the definition of the word.
4. Look for example sentences to understand how the word is used in context.
Using context clues to determine meaning:
1. Look for clues in the sentence or paragraph that provide hints about the word's meaning.
2. Pay attention to surrounding words or phrases that may define or explain the unfamiliar word.
3. Look for synonyms or antonyms that could shed light on the word's meaning.
4. Consider the tone or mood of the text to gather clues about the word's connotation.
5. Use your background knowledge and common sense to make an educated guess about the word's meaning.
Prefixes and suffixes:
1. Prefixes are added to the beginning of a root word and change its meaning. Examples: un-, dis-, pre- (e.g., unhappy, dislike, preheat).
2. Suffixes are added to the end of a root word and change its meaning or form a new word. Examples: -ed, -ing, -less (e.g., walked, running, fearless).
3. Understanding the meaning of common prefixes and suffixes can help decipher the meaning of unfamiliar words and expand vocabulary.