Determining Meaning of Unknown & Multi-meaning Words

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What is the meaning of the word 'address' in the context of a location?

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The location of a building.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the term 'firestorm' refer to in the context of wildfires?

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An intense, destructive fire.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does the Latin root 'astr-' signify?

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Stars or space.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

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What is an astronomer?

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Someone who studies stars and outer space.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the definition of a word's root?

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Its origin or starting place.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the Gettysburg Address?

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A well-known speech by Abraham Lincoln.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

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How can understanding word roots help in determining meanings of unknown words?

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It provides clues about the meaning based on the origin of the word.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the significance of context in understanding multi-meaning words?

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Context helps determine which meaning of a word is appropriate in a given situation.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is an example of a multi-meaning word?

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The word 'bark' can mean the sound a dog makes or the outer covering of a tree.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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How can prefixes and suffixes aid in understanding word meanings?

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They can modify the meaning of the root word, providing additional context.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

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CCSS.L.3.4B