Multiple-Meaning Words Strategy

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What is the strategy for understanding multiple-meaning words?

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Use a dictionary and context clues to determine the correct definition.

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What example is given for the word 'crane'?

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A crane is a type of bird and also a tall machine used for moving heavy objects. In the context of the sentence, it refers to stretching one's neck to see over a crowd.

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What example is given for the word 'cobbler'?

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A cobbler is a person who mends shoes, but in the context of the sentence with 'apple' and 'dessert', it refers to a type of dessert.

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What is the first step in the strategy?

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Introduce the strategy by reading aloud and using context to define multiple-meaning words.

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What is the second step in the strategy?

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Guided practice where students work in pairs to define multiple-meaning words using sentence clues.

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What is the third step in the strategy?

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Independent practice where students list multiple-meaning words from a text and define them using context.