Transcript Interpret multiple

Learning Objective
Name
We will interpret1 multiple-meaning words.
CFU
What are we going to do?
What does interpret mean?
Interpret means ___________.
Activate Prior Knowledge
On your whiteboard, write the word you see in both sentences.
1. I keep my money in a bank.
2. It is fun to fish off the bank of the river.
Make Connection
Students, you already know
that some words can have
more than one meaning. We
call these words multiplemeaning words. Now, we will
interpret multiple-meaning
words.
Vocabulary
1 explain
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CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Identify and interpret figurative language and
words with multiple meanings.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Concept Development
Light
A multiple-meaning word is a word with
more than one meaning.
 Using multiple-meaning words in a sentence
is the only way to know which meaning to use.
 Context clues2 are used to interpret the meaning
of a multiple-meaning word.
Word
1. the energy from the sun, a flame, a
lamp, etc. that allows you to see things
2. an electric light
3. one of a set of red, green, and
yellow lights used for controlling traffic
4. one of the lights on a car, bicycle,
etc. that help you see at night
Meaning
Sentences
1. A place where children
are taught.
The students learned
how to read at school.
2. A large group of fish
swimming together.
I went scuba diving
and saw a beautiful
school of fish.
1. A television station.
My favorite channel is the
one that shows cartoons.
2. A narrow passage of
water that connects two
larger areas of water.
The channel
connects the
North Sea to the
Atlantic Ocean.
school
channel
Not examples of multiple-meaning words:
Teresa’s broken arm caused her a lot of pain.
The window pane was broken by the baseball.
CFU
Read the sentences below.
Do they use a multiple-meaning word?
How do you know?
A My brother caught a huge wave surfing.
B I gave my mom a wave goodbye.
Why is channel a multiple-meaning word?
Vocabulary
Why are the words blue and blew NOT multiple-meaning words?
In your own words, what is a multiple-meaning word?
A multiple-meaning word is __________.
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2 (context
clues) words and
sentences around the unknown
word that help show its meaning
CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
1 Read the possible meanings of the multiple-meaning words.
2 Identify the context clues that help you interpret which meaning is being
used. (underline)
3 Interpret the multiple-meaning word. (write the correct letter)
Select the best possible definition for the multiple-meaning word in each sentence.
1. Mother stored our winter clothes in the trunk. ______
2. Amara used her trunk to grab the peanuts. ______
3. The trunk in the attic holds old Halloween costumes. ______
A The long nose of an elephant.
B A large box used to store things.
4. The key showed us where the mountain range started on the map. ______
5. I used my key to unlock the car door and get my bag. ______
6. Don’t forget your house key because no one will be home later. ______
A A small piece of metal used to unlock the door of a house, car, etc.
B A list of the signs and colors used on a map.
7. Our teacher plays the guitar, piano, and organ. ______
8. The heart is the organ that pumps blood in our body. ______
9. The organ played loudly after the wedding ceremony. ______
A A musical instrument that has a keyboard and pipes.
B A part of the body that has a special function.
10. Lee’s workout program has helped him lose weight. ______
11. The reading program at our school has helped improve test scores. ______
12. The new high-speed program made online homework much easier. ______
A A plan that is followed in order to achieve a specific result.
B A special software that tells a computer what to do.
CFU
2 How did I/you identify the context clues that help interpret
which meaning is being used?
3 How did I/you interpret the multiple-meaning word?
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CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Relevance
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
1
Interpreting multiple-meaning words will help you understand
what you read.
The film of oil on the kitchen counter was difficult to clean.
We went to watch a film that was made in Germany.
2
Interpreting multiple-meaning words will help you do well on tests.
Sample Test Question:
5. Read this sentence.
There is just one large lot left to build on, and the theater would
use up all that space,
In the sentence, the word lot means
A
B
C
D
a great amount.
a complete group.
a section of land.
a result of chance.
CFU
Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to interpret multiplemeaning words? (Pair-Share) Why is it relevant to interpret multiple-meaning
words? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason
is more relevant to you? Why?
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CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
Skill Closure
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
1 Read the possible meanings of the multiple-meaning words.
2 Identify the context clues that help you interpret which meaning is being
used. (underline)
3 Interpret the multiple-meaning word. (write the correct letter)
Select the best possible definition for the multiple-meaning word in each sentence.
1. Our soccer team has a new head coach. _____
2. The head of the Math Department just wrote a new textbook. _____
3. Teri’s head hurt after riding the wild roller coaster. _____
A The top part of your body.
B A person in charge.
4. Getting a strike and winning the game is very exciting! _____
5. The employees went on strike when the boss gave himself an unfair raise. _____
6. Going on strike is difficult because you do not get paid. _____
A A time when workers stop working because of a
disagreement on pay or working conditions.
B A situation in bowling when you knock down all the pins
with a ball on your first attempt.
Constructed Response Closure
1. My dog likes to roll around on the ground.
2. Our teacher takes roll every morning.
Why is roll a multiple meaning word?
Explain your answer. ________________________________________________
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about interpreting multiple-meaning words? (Pair-Share)
Day 1 ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Day 2 ____________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Independent Practice
Name
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
1 Read the possible meanings of the multiple-meaning words.
2 Identify the context clues that help you interpret which meaning is being
used. (underline)
3 Interpret the multiple-meaning word. (write the correct letter)
Select the best possible definition for the multiple-meaning word in each sentence.
1. The Marine’s secret operation was to rescue the president. _____
2. I am having an operation to have my tonsils removed. _____
3. The heart transplant operation was successful. _____
A specific plans or actions
B surgery done by a doctor at a hospital
4. To make pancakes, you must first make the batter. ______
5. Everyone was hoping the batter would hit a home run. ______
6. We added chocolate chips to the batter to make the waffles sweet. ______
A The person who is trying to hit the ball in baseball.
B A mixture of flour and eggs used for cooking.
7. We ate our steaks cooked rare at the barbeque. ______
8. The rare diamond was worth millions of dollars. ______
9. It is a very rare occasion for it to snow in Florida. ______
A Not often done, seen, or found.
B Meat that is very lightly cooked.
10. We had a fire drill to practice what to do if there was ever a real fire at school. __
11. My dad used a drill to attach the shelf to the wall. ___
12. Because we live in California, we have to have an earthquake drill every year. __
A A machine used for making holes or putting screws in something.
B An occasion where people practice what they should do in a dangerous
situation.
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Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 1
Name
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
1 Read the possible meanings of the multiple-meaning words.
2 Identify the context clues that help you interpret which meaning is being
used. (underline)
3 Interpret the multiple-meaning word. (write the correct letter)
Select the best possible definition for the multiple-meaning word in each sentence.
1. The officer waved his arms as a signal that we could cross the street. ______
2. The traffic signal is out and none of the drivers know whose turn it is to go. ______
3. The band leader gave a signal and the musicians began to play. ______
A An action or movement that tells you to do something.
B A red, yellow, and green light used to control traffic.
4. The candidates for president had a discussion about the important issue of taxes. ______
5. The next issue of my favorite comic book is going to come out next week. ______
6. I have an article being published in the January issue of that magazine. ______
A A subject that is discussed or argued about.
B A publication that is printed for a specific day, month, or week.
7. Justin had to wear a suit because he was in his brother’s wedding. ______
8. The workers filed a suit against their boss for making them work in unsafe conditions. ______
9. Wearing a suit is not always comfortable. ______
A A problem that is brought to a court of law to be settled.
B A set of clothes that includes a matching pants and jacket.
10. In chemistry we mixed three chemicals to make a solution. ______
11. Finding the solution to a math problem can be difficult. ______
12. The solution to the problem was to find a new job. ______
A The answer to a problem.
B A liquid mixture, usually used in chemistry.
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CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 2
Name
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
1 Read the possible meanings of the multiple-meaning words.
2 Identify the context clues that help you interpret which meaning is being
used. (underline)
3 Interpret the multiple-meaning word. (write the correct letter)
Select the best possible definition for the multiple-meaning word in each sentence.
1. The guard would not let anyone get too close to the president. ______
2. It is important for football players to always wear their mouth guard on the field. ______
3. The actress had a personal security guard. ______
A Someone with the job of protecting people, places, or things.
B Something that is used to guard parts of the body from injury.
4. The weatherman said it is going to be one-hundred degrees on Saturday. ______
5. I want to earn college degrees in biology and nutrition. ______
6. Water freezes at thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit. ______
A A unit for measuring temperature.
B Something you get from a college or university.
7. Make sure to answer the question in a complete sentence. ______
8. The criminal was given a sentence of four years in jail for robbing the store. ______
9. My paragraph was too short, so my teacher asked me to add another sentence. ______
A A group of words with a subject and a verb.
B A punishment given to a criminal by a judge.
10. The entire staff was busy working on the big project for the company. ______
11. My grandfather uses an old staff to help him walk around. ______
12. The staff all received raises because the company made a lot of money last year. ______
A People who work for a company.
B A long, thick stick used to help people walk.
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CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 3
Name
A multiple-meaning word is a word with more than one meaning.
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
1 Read the possible meanings of the multiple-meaning words.
2 Identify the context clues that help you interpret which meaning is being
used. (underline)
3 Interpret the multiple-meaning word. (write the correct letter)
Select the best possible definition for the multiple-meaning word in each sentence.
1. Because the TV was so expensive, we bought it on credit. ______
2. The credit for the great idea was given to Michelle, even though it was my idea. ______
3. The store allowed us to buy our couch on credit. ______
A An arrangement that allows you to buy something and pay for it later.
B Approval given to someone for something they have done.
4. If you are not a strong swimmer, you might get caught in the current. ______
5. When you plug in the light, the current travels from the wall to the light bulb. ______
6. The current of the river is very strong in the springtime. ______
A A continuous movement of water in a river or ocean.
B A flow of electricity through a wire.
7. We left the waitress a big tip because she gave us a lot of soda refills. ______
8. Because I did not like my new haircut, I did not give my barber a tip. ______
9. The doctor gave us a tip about how to stay healthy. ______
A Additional money you give someone for a service.
B A helpful piece of advice.
10. The musician played an instrument and sang at the wedding. ______
11. My doctor used an instrument to listen to my heart. ______
12. When you get older, you can learn to play an instrument. ______
A A small tool used in science or medicine.
B An object for producing music.
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CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
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CA 6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.2 (5Q)
Interpret multiple-meaning words.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.