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Defining Words With Context Clues
Kind of Activity:
Individual Writing
Objective:
Students will use context clues to figure out the definitions of unknown words in the text.
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.6
Structure:
Begin this activity with a brief classwide discussion of students' opinions about Michelle Obama's choice of vocabulary in Becoming. Many will likely mention something to the effect of saying that while the book is easy to read and understand, there are many challenging vocabulary words. Continue the discussion with why someone like Michelle Obama...
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