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	Federal Way Public Schools

Comprehension
Lesson 14

Interpreting Vocabulary

Objectives/Vocab/Tips > Examples 1 | 2 | 3 > Practice: 1 | 2 | 3 > Self Check

Self Check:

Name:
Teacher:

The beginning of this lesson lists some objectives, or skills you were going to practice and learn. Check Yes or No to each question or statement.

Yes	No		Question or Statement
		1.	Words or phrases important to the meaning of the sentence or passage pop right up to me now.
		2.	I can define "context" in my own words.
		3.	I can find clues within a text to help me figure out an unfamiliar word. Then I try to figure out what it means to the whole article.
		4.	Most of the time I can interpret what an expression or phrase means in a passage.
		5.	I will use this vocabulary skill to help me understand what I read.

What did you do best in this lesson?

What do you do when you come across a new word in a reading passage?

What do you think you need more work on and why? What kinds of things would help?

At the beginning of this lesson there were some objectives listed, or skills you were going to practice and learn. Check each skill you have accomplished:

	Identify words that are important to the meaning of the text,
	Use context clues from the text to interpret new words, phrases or expressions,
	Read the text thoughtfully and carefully, paying attention to meanings of words, phrases, and expressions,
	Score and evaluate your answers.

Now, write the score you earned on the items you just practiced. (*1 point for a correct answer.)

Item		Possible Score	My Score Was:
1.	Multiple Choice - watermark Big Ben vs. Counterfeiters	1*
2.	Multiple Choice - juvenile Dogs and People	1*
3.	Multiple Choice - foraging Marine biologists get a 'seals'-eye view'	1*
TOTAL: (3 possible)

Apply your learning:

Think about how your learning will help your reading skills. Share a word or two from your informational reading this week, where you were able to figure out the meaning from the context.

Reflect on your learning:

Think for a few minutes about what you learned in this lesson. How do you think you are a stronger reader now? What are some tools you have to help you understand words from the context? What new skills do you have to help you understand what you read? What do you still need to work on? Write a note about how smart you are!!

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