![]() ![]() Print the Graphic Organizer - Vocabulary Word Map for this activity, found in Downloadable Resources in the right-hand sidebar. You can use a Vocabulary Word Map to organize your thoughts as you are studying vocabulary. Try using Word Central to search for the definition. ![]() You can use the dictionary to find the meaning. Watch the Context Clues Song (Context Clues by Melissa) video below to help you remember how to use context clues: You can use other words in the sentence or context that give you clues. You can infer or guess that "annoyed" means "mad." For example, if a sentence reads, "Jason was annoyed because he could not keep his shoes tied.", what does the word "annoyed" mean? Well, you may have had a similar problem with your shoelaces and know that you were irritated, angry, or mad. You can think about what you already know to help you find the meaning of a new word. Pictures can help you figure out the meanings of words. ![]() Shocked and surprised are synonyms, words that have the same meaning. For example, if a character is shocked, she might have a surprised look on her face. You can use the pictures and text to figure out the meaning. ![]() There are several ways to learn vocabulary as you are reading: In this lesson, you will learn how to study and understand vocabulary words to help you become a better reader. The more vocabulary words you understand, the better you understand a story or a book. Vocabulary is very important to reading comprehension. ![]()
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