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Multiple Meaning Words in Context Lesson PlanMultiple Meaning Words in Context Lesson Plan
Publisher
Florida Center for Reading Research
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Grade
2nd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2007
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Multiple Meaning Words in Context

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Multiple meaning words is the focus of a lesson designed to reinforce the use of context clues. Scholars listen carefully to a variety of sentences using the words pool and cast to decide which definition best fits the context. Then, they share their decision and discuss their thinking process.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

multiple meaning words, Vocabulary, context clues, group discussions, word meanings

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Conduct the lesson in small group rotations, and choose words that best fit the needs of the members of each small group
  • As a class, brainstorm and define additional multiple meaning words 
  • Have a dictionary readily available to confirm definitions and reinforce dictionary skills  

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson benefits more than just second graders, depending on your class's learning needs 
  • Print and laminate sentence strips for continued use with little wear and tear 

Pros

  • Detailed lesson steps come with a key to distinguish between teacher and pupil information
  • Provides scaffolding techniques and adaptations  

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.2.1.a SL.2.6 L.2.4.a

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