Explain Words From Context: Practice Independently
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.
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Unit goals and teaching guide →Independent activity · About 10 minutes · Pencil · Language level: Developing academic English
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Grade 5 · esl · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4
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Before you begin
Review the key words and representations in Explain Words From Context. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.
How to use this worksheet
- 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 ___.
A common mistake to discuss
Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.
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