U2-R3

Language Building

for Dragonwings

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Wednesday,

October 7, 2015

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Independent Work…Group 1: Begin reading Dragonwings (chapter 1). Use

the chart to help you identify and develop stronger context clues work.

Group 2: Begin reading Dragonwings (chapters 1). Be ready to MEET. As you read, jot each sentence of the given terms. Then, dissect the sentence, using context clues to determine meaning.

Group 3: Read chapter 1 of Dragonwings. Determine meaning of each of the given words, then add at least 2 new, challenging words that interfere with comprehension.

Term Part of Speech

Definition

Text Statement

amiably

adv Good naturedly

There was a breeze blowing down the hill and the men had gathered outside, standing on the sidewalks, their hands behind their backs, talking amiably.Meaning: Based on how amiably is used in this sentence, it

means friendly because by putting their hands behind their backs, they show they are not threatened by one another.

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Do Now…

Describe how it feels when you come across language that interferes with your understanding.

Think of a time when you’ve experienced “reading” something with challenging words/language.

Continue to think about its importance throughout our reading of the novel, gathering new ideas & details.

Prepare to discuss & defend ideas and questions in Starbucks with TBE and logical reasoning.

STARBUCKS...

U2-3: Language BuildingLesson Vocabulary

reference tools

dictionary

thesaurus

context clues

language

complex vocabulary

Connection

Today, we begin our reading of Dragonwings; we begin by paying attention to how language and complex vocabulary can interfere with comprehension. We learn how to independently use reference tools (dictionaries, thesauruses, context clues, charts) to help us become stronger, independent Readers.

ML: Close Readers identify complex language, and use context clues to make meaning of the word as it is used in the text (RL.6.4, L.6.3, L.6.4.a.c.d., W.6.4; DOK1, DOK2)

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Chapter 1-4 Vocabulary

amiably: adv. good-naturedly

dubiously: adv. doubtfully

dynasty: n. succession of family rulers

heirlooms: n. treasured family possessions

insolent: adj. disrespectful; rude

intuitive: adj. instinctive; by hunch

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Model…

Watch how I read this excerpt from Dragonwings…

Notice how I identify challenging terms when I come across them...

Pay attention to how I dissect the statement, using context clues to make sense of the term as it is used.

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Model…

Watch how I read this excerpt from Dragonwings…

Notice how I identify challenging terms when I come across them...

Pay attention to how I dissect the statement, using context clues to make sense of the term as it is used.

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Active Work…

With your team, read paragraph 2 and 3 on page 2 from Dragonwings…to determine the meaning of “The Land of the Golden Mountain”

Identify the challenging term.

Dissect the statement, using context clues to determine meaning of the term as used in the excerpt.

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After the Active Work…

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Read this statement from Dragonwings…Use context clues to make meaning of the word “amiably” as it is used in the text.

“There was a breeze blowing down the hill and the men had gathered outside, standing on the sidewalks, their hands behind their backs, talking amiably.”

Which context clue best explains the accurate meaning of the word “amiably”?

A. “There was a breeze blowing” indicates that the men were chilly, so amiably means cold.

B. “their hands behind their backs” indicates that the men felt unthreatened, so amiably means friendly.

C. “the men had gathered outside, standing on the sidewalks” indicates that the men had nowhere else to meet, so amiably means location.

Quick Assessment (DOK2)

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Independent Work…Group 1: Begin reading Dragonwings (chapter 1). Use

the chart to help you identify and develop stronger context clues work.

Group 2: Begin reading Dragonwings (chapters 1). Be ready to MEET. As you read, jot each sentence of the given terms. Then, dissect the sentence, using context clues to determine meaning.

Group 3: Read chapter 1 of Dragonwings. Determine meaning of each of the given words, then add at least 2 new, challenging words that interfere with comprehension.

Term Part of Speech

Definition

Text Statement

amiably

adv Good naturedly

There was a breeze blowing down the hill and the men had gathered outside, standing on the sidewalks, their hands behind their backs, talking amiably.Meaning: Based on how amiably is used in this sentence, it

means friendly because by putting their hands behind their backs, they show they are not threatened by one another.