esl · Grade 5 · Developing academic English
Explain Words From Context
Infer a word’s meaning using context and use it in an explanation.
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Learning goals
- Infer a word’s meaning using context and use it in an explanation.
Before you begin
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.
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Complete practice
Practice previewExplain Words From Context
Practice · Independent · 25 min · Developing academic English
Infer a word’s meaning using context and use it in an explanation. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewExplain Words From Context: Explore and Explain
Explore · Independent · 10 min · Developing academic English
Infer a word’s meaning using context and use it in an explanation. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewExplain Words From Context: Practice Independently
Practice · Independent · 10 min · Developing academic English
Infer a word’s meaning using context and use it in an explanation. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewExplain Words From Context: Apply and Create
Apply · Independent · 15 min · Developing academic English
Infer a word’s meaning using context and use it in an explanation. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Numbered activities, separate answer keys and a teaching guide in one ZIP. The pack uses the focused sequence; the complete practice sheet above is an alternative.
Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: What does compare mean here?
- Connect the response to: Which phrase explains record?
- Ask students to apply the idea: Complete: We recorded ___ so that ___.
Watch for: Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.
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