Understanding Pieces of Words and Vocabulary Building

Understanding pieces of words can help me in building my vocabulary and understanding words I do not know by:

• Helping me figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words

• Making words harder to remember

• Confusing me with too many rules

• Only helping with spelling, not meaning

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is semantics? Fill in the blank: Semantics is understanding the _______ of words and how they are used in context.

• meanings

• spelling

• origin

• pronunciation

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is a benefit of semantics?

• Builds vocabulary knowledge

• Teaches math skills

• Improves drawing ability

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is improved by understanding semantics?

• Reading comprehension

• Physical strength

• Cooking skills

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

How does semantics help with words?

• Helps connect words to real-life meaning

• Helps memorize numbers

• Helps with running fast

• None of the above

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

According to the image, what are keys to understanding the world?

• Numbers

• Words

• Pictures

• Actions

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Use word webs to write some synonyms for the word 'love'. One example is 'adore'. Write another synonym for 'love'.

• cherish

• ignore

• destroy

• forget

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Use word webs to write some antonyms for the word 'hot'. One example is 'freezing'. Write another antonym for 'hot'.

• cold

• warm

• boiling

• sunny

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Use the word 'flavorsome' in a sentence.

• The soup was very flavorsome and delicious.

• She flavorsome the book quickly.

• He flavorsome to the store yesterday.

• The flavorsome cat slept all day.

Use the word 'creatively' in a sentence.

• She solved the problem creatively.

• She solved the problem quickly.

• She solved the problem loudly.

• She solved the problem angrily.

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CCSS.L.3.2E