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Explain Words From Context

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.

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The class compares two paper bridges. To compare means to examine similarities and differences. The folded bridge holds more blocks. The students record, or write down, the results.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.What does compare mean here?

2.What does record mean here?

3.Which phrase explains record?

4.Use compare in a sentence about two objects.

5.Complete: We recorded ___ so that ___.

6.Explain how the passage helps you understand unfamiliar words.

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An invented observation

Invented practice data or scenario; not a report of a real study.

The class compares two paper bridges. To compare means to examine similarities and differences. The folded bridge holds more blocks. The students record, or write down, the results.

Use the material to work through each task. Show the requested response.

1.What does compare mean here?

Answer: examine similarities and differences

2.What does record mean here?

Answer: write down

3.Which phrase explains record?

Answer: write down

4.Use compare in a sentence about two objects.

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Uses compare with similarities or differences.

One possible response: I compare their sizes and shapes.

5.Complete: We recorded ___ so that ___.

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Uses a meaningful purpose.

One possible response: We recorded the results so that we could compare them.

6.Explain how the passage helps you understand unfamiliar words.

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Identifies the context support.

One possible response: It gives definitions beside the words.

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Review the key words and representations in Explain Words From Context. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.

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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 ___.

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Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

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Continue to Explain Words From Context: Apply and Create.

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