STUDY ISLAND

Intro & Vocab Work

WHAT &WHEN - APPL

Complete

2-3 concepts

with each bi-weekly unit.

Today 9/11: Vocab A - Syn/Ant & Mult. Meaning Words Tuesday 9/18: Vocab B - Context Clues & Finish last week’s unit

If you don’t finish, you have until the following week on your own unless otherwise explained.

Earn a

70%

on at least

10 questions

for each concept to earn full credit.

Gr a d in g: 0= Did n ot com p let e 3- 5 = t r ied b u t n ot p r oficien t 8 = Pr oficien t f or 10+ q u est ion s

WHAT &WHEN - CP

Complete 3 concepts with each unit.

Tuesday 9/18: Vocab B - Synonyms/Antonyms., Multiple Meaning Words, & Context Clues

If you don’t finish, you have until the following week on your own unless otherwise explained.

(Sunday, 9/30@ midnight) Earn a 70% on at least 10 questions for each concept.

BONUS: 1 extra section will be available for extra credit

Grading: 0= Did not complete 3-5 = tried but not proficient 8 = Proficient for 10+ questions

VOCAB UNIT STUDY ISLAND SKILLS

9/11: (A) Synonyms/Antonyms & Multiple-Meaning Words 9/18: (B) Context Clues & Make-Up

(A) SYNONYMS/ANTONYMS

 Synonyms are words that have nearly the

same meaning

synonyms to clarify terms or ideas discussed. You can use synonyms to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words. For example: . Remember, textbooks can use

Word: lavish Synonym: extravagant, abundant

 Antonyms are words that have

opposite meanings

. Remember, antonyms can help readers understand the meanings of words by showing opposites. Look for a sentence structure that shows contrast with key words like however, but, and though show, all of which show that opposite ideas may be introduced. For example:

Word: Admire Antonym: despise

(B) MULTIPLE-MEANING WORDS

 Multiple-meaning words given sentence. are words that have various meanings. You have to use context clues to figure out which definition of the word is being used in the  For example, take the verb “cram”:    

Definition 1 (to pack tight)

: Erin crammed her suitcase full of clothes for her trip.

Definition 2 (to eat quickly):

Jacob was in a hurry, so he crammed his sandwich.

Definition 3 (to prepare hastily for an exam): The night before the test, Jonah and Ivan crammed for the test.

Definition 4 (to force something in a small space):

her nose when she had a bloody nose.

Ava crammed tissue paper into

(*SEE OUR ADDITIONAL CLASS NOTES FOR EXTRA HELP)

(C ) CONTEXT CLUES

 Context clues that makes up the rest of the paragraph that can be connected to that same word/concept. are the words around the unknown word and/or information 

These are some things to look for when using context clues:

   Punctuation marks – Example: Terrance objected to being labeled a miscreant — he was a straight-A student and volunteered at a retirement home on the weekends. Key words (such as "or" and "that is”) – Example: There was a misappropriation of funds, that is , the school treasurer bought lunch for all of the senior class instead of using the money for lab books. Make sure to read the entire passage!

(C ) CONTEXT CLUES CONTINUED…

TYPES OF QUESTIONS/FORMAT OF QUESTIONS 1.

Based on the passage, the word “---“ most nearly means … 2.

In paragraph #, the author’s description of the character that he was … as “---“ means 3.

4.

Which of the following words could be substituted for the word “---“ in line # without substantially changing the meaning of the sentence?

In the context of paragraph #, what does the word “---“ suggest about the conflict ?