DATE: 04/02/15 Whole Group

UNIT & CONCEPT: SOL Reading Predictor Test Review

SOL OBJECTIVE: STANDARD NUMBER: SUBSTANDARD
4.4
a)

The student will...

Use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words.
use context as a clue to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements of text).
use clues in the context of a sentence, paragraph, or reading selection to predict and explain the meanings of words that have more than one
definition.
develop vocabulary by listening to and reading a variety of texts.

STUDENT OBJECTIVE (behavior, condition, criteria for success):

With guidance, students will read a short passage and discuss test taking strategies and comprehension skills with 100% accuracy.
CONTENT
ANTICIPATORY SET
KEY QUESTIONS
KEY VOCABULARY
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS

RESOURCES

What new strategies can we use to feel more confident when we take a big long hard
test?
What strategies do we use to clarify the meaning of a word???
context, word analysis, affix, prefix, suffix, alike, synonym, related word, main idea, fact, opinion, purpose

1. Students will identify appropriate strategy for specific kinds of test questions.
2. Students will look demonstrate strategy for clarifying meaning of unfamiliar words.
3. With guidance, students will discuss test taking strategies.
SOL Practice Test 4.4a Using context to determine meaning of word