W32D1 Grammar

Introduction

When readers come to an unknown, or unfamiliar word, they have strategies to help them determine the meaning of unknown words. Skipping an unknown word is NOT a strategy. Instead of skipping try: 1) look AROUND the word for clues, or 2) examine the word (prefix, suffix, root) for clues. Also, consider the connotation or feeling (VIBE) of the sentence: is it positive or negative. Always, replace the unknown words with your guess or substitute word or phrase for unfamiliar words to see if it ‘works.’ If so, great! Read the sentence one more time with your new understanding and continue on through the paragraph or passage. If not, go back and continue working with the word until you figure it out. To figure out word parts, let’s think about Greek and Latin roots. When you recognize the meaning of these roots, you can figure out the meaning of a word.

Review the presentation of Greek and Latin roots. 

 Take A Look

       

 

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Let's Practice

Read the following sentences and then match the bold word with the correct meaning. To figure out the meaning of the word, you can use the Greek and Latin root meaning presentation above. 

 

 

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