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Using Word Parts to Infer Meaning Lesson PlanUsing Word Parts to Infer Meaning Lesson Plan
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Using Word Parts to Infer Meaning

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Students examine the importance of physical activities and use word parts to infer meaning to a story. They discuss agility, baseball, and ballet dancing, read an article, and observe a demonstration on breaking down words and examining word parts.

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6th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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