Download E07AV4.1.1a Use context to determine the meaning of an unknown

PA Reporting Category: E07.A Literature Text
PA Core Standards:
 CC.1.3.7.F Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in grade-level reading and
content, including interpretation of figurative, connotative meanings.
 CC.1.3.7.I Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based
on grade- level reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.
 CC.1.3.7.J Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words
and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression.
Assessment Anchor: E07.A-V.4 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Descriptor: E07.A-V.4.1 Demonstrate understanding of vocabulary and figurative language in literature.
Eligible Content: E07.A-V.4.1.1 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words
and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use
context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as
a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and
roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., belligerent, bellicose, rebel).
Alternate Eligible Content Code: E07AV4.1.1a
Alternate Eligible Content: Use context to determine the meaning of an unknown or multiple meaning
word.
Alternate Eligible Content - Coded
Context
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 Meaning of unknown or multiple  Use context
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Definition notes:
Text Selected Link: “Dream Job” Readworks: http://www.readworks.org/books/passages
Intent Statement: To use other words in a text to figure out meaning of unknown word, or a word with more
than one meaning.
1. Most Complex Level (at the level as written):
 Content target: Student will listen/read passage, and use other words in a text to figure out meaning of
the word “advantage”.
 Example: Have the student read or listen to the following modified text paired with the original text.
When they/you come to the word “advantage,” have them focus on the words/phrases that surround
that word in order to determine the meaning. Say, “Tell me what the word advantage means by using
the words around it to help.” (Allow response in student’s mode of communication)
Modified Text:
Smeek is absolutely amazed. He can’t believe his luck. He thinks that since he has had many years of bad
luck, he deserves some good luck. But he knows luck is only part of it. One day a woman saw his cartoons
and loved them. She said she could give him chance to work for her, but first he has to show his cartoons to
some other people. If the other people like the pictures, she will give him a job. He now needs to take
advantage of this opportunity and do something to help himself. He also wishes he had started sharing his
work with people years ago.
“Now use the words around it to tell me what advantage means.” (chance; opportunity)
2. Mid-Complex Level:
 Content Target: Student will choose the best word/picture to describe the meaning of the word
advantage from the passage. Use visuals/objects to support learning and the unique needs of your
student.
 Example: Have the student read or listen to the following modified text paired with the original text.
When they/you come to the word “advantage,” have them focus on the words/phrases that surround
that word in order to determine the meaning. Say, “Which of these means advantage?” (Allow response
in student’s mode of communication)
Modified text: “Dream Job” reading
Smeek is surprised.
He has had bad luck a long time, so he deserves good luck.
Luck is not enough. Now he needs to take advantage of a chance to show his pictures to lots of people
Showing his pictures can get him a job.
“Show/tell which one means ‘advantage’
To paint a picture.
To use something in a way
that helps you.
To laugh.
3. Least Complex Level:
 Content target: Select the picture/object showing the meaning of the word ‘advantage’
 Example: Have the student read or listen to the following modified text paired with the original text.
When they/you come to the word “advantage,” have them focus on the words/phrases that
surround that word in order to determine the meaning. Say, “Show advantage” (Allow response in
student’s mode of communication)
Modified text:
Smeek only had back luck.
Now he has good luck!
He takes advantage of a chance to show his pictures to people.
This means that he takes the chance to do something that helps him.
“Show one that means ‘advantage’:”
Paint
Help yourself
Get a dog