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	Federal Way Public Schools

Comprehension
Lesson 4

Interpreting Vocabulary

Objectives/Vocab/Tips > Examples 1 | 2 | 3 > Practice: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 > 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 story. I will use the skills of finding theme and supporting details in other stories I read in class, or independently.
		4.	Most of the time I can interpret what an expression or phrase means in a story.
		5.	I will use this vocabulary skill to help me understand what I read.

Now evaluate your understanding of each practice story or poem.

Yes, I understood	I need more practice	Practice Item	Story or Poem Title
		1	Three Skeleton Key
		2	Madam and the Rent Man
		3	The Giveaway
		4	The Boy and the Wolf
		5	I think I'm ready to show what I know with the unit assessment.

Apply your learning:

Think about how your learning will help your reading skills. What book are you currently reading? Include two words you were able to figure out from the context in what you read. How do you feel about being able to do that?

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 figure out the meaning of words from a reading passage? What new skills do you have to help you understand what you read? What do you still need to work on? Write a note to remind yourself how smart you are!!

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