Determining Word Meanings in Texts

The video tutorial explains the third-grade standard RL34, which focuses on determining the meaning of words and phrases in a text. It uses the story of 'The Ant and the Grasshopper' to illustrate how to apply this standard. The tutorial provides strategies for understanding word meanings through context clues, using examples like 'struggled' and 'huddled' to demonstrate the process. Students are encouraged to find words in the text, read surrounding sentences, and use context clues to determine meanings, ensuring they can explain their reasoning with text evidence.

What grade level is the standard RL 34 designed for?

• Fifth grade

• Second grade

• Third grade

• Fourth grade

What story is used to illustrate the standard RL 34?

• The Fox and the Grapes

• The Tortoise and the Hare

• The Ant and the Grasshopper

• The Lion and the Mouse

Which of the following is NOT a way questions might be phrased according to the standard?

• What is the opposite of the word?

• What word could replace another without changing the meaning?

• What clues suggest the meaning of the word?

• What is the meaning of the word?

What does the phrase 'without changing the meaning of the sentence' imply about word choice?

• Words can be randomly chosen

• Synonyms are often necessary

• Any word fits if grammatically correct

• Context is not important

According to the video, what should you do first when asked about the meaning of a word?

• Find the word in the text

• Look up the word in a dictionary

• Ask a friend

• Make a guess based on your knowledge

In the context of the story, what does 'struggled' imply about the ant's action?

• It was challenging

• It was quick

• It was effortless

• It was unnecessary

Which step is NOT part of the process to find the meaning of a word in its context?

• Using context clues

• Reading the sentence or paragraph

• Finding the word in the text

• Guessing the meaning before reading

What does 'struggled' most closely mean in the given text?

• He manipulated it

• He ignored it

• He had difficulty

• He moved it swiftly

What is the correct interpretation of 'huddled' in the context of the story?

• They were fighting

• They were working

• They were dancing

• They were crowded together

Why is it important to justify your answer with text evidence?

• To guess the meaning of words

• To make assumptions about the text

• To confirm the understanding is based on the text

• To change the meaning of the text