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What topic	Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. L. BIES.6. L.04
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Lesson Plan: Determining the Meaning of Unknown and Multiple-Meaning Words

Grade Level: 6
Subject: Reading
Duration: 50 minutes
Standard: L. BIES.6. L.04
Depth of Knowledge (DOK) Level: 3

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Day 1: Introduction to Context Clues

Objectives

• Students will understand how to use context clues to determine the meanings of unknown words.
• Students will practice identifying context clues in sentences.

Materials

• Classroom whiteboard
• Printed short stories (with unknown words highlighted)
• Sticky notes
• Markers

Activities

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

   • Explain context clues and their importance in reading comprehension.
   • Provide examples of simple sentences using context clues.

2. Guided Practice (20 minutes)

   • Read a selected short story together as a class.
   • Highlight unknown words in the text and discuss possible meanings using context clues.
   • Have students write the word on a sticky note, jot down the context clue, and share their thoughts with a partner.

3. Independent Practice (15 minutes)

   • Distribute printed stories with unknown words for students to analyze independently.
   • Ask students to write a sentence for each highlighted word explaining how they determined its meaning.

4. Closure (5 minutes)

   • Reconvene as a class and share findings.
   • Reflect on how context clues helped in understanding the text.

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Day 2: Exploring Multiple-Meaning Words

Objectives

• Students will recognize and define multiple-meaning words.
• Students will illustrate different meanings of a word through examples.

Materials

• List of multiple-meaning words
• Illustrated dictionary
• Art supplies (paper, crayons)

Activities

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

   • Explain the concept of multiple-meaning words with examples (e.g., "bat," "paper").

2. Guided Practice (15 minutes)

   • Work through a few multiple-meaning words as a class.
   • Write the word on the board and brainstorm different meanings together.

3. Independent Practice (15 minutes)

   • Each student selects a multiple-meaning word, finds its definitions, and creates a comic strip or drawing depicting each meaning.

4. Closure (10 minutes)

   • Students present their work in small groups.
   • Discuss how understanding multiple meanings can clarify confusing texts.

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Day 3: Using Word Parts (Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes)

Objectives

• Students will learn how word parts can help decode meanings of unknown words.
• Students will apply their understanding of prefixes and suffixes to new words.

Materials

• Chart paper with common prefixes/suffixes
• Word search puzzle incorporating new vocabulary
• Blank flashcards

Activities

1. Introduction (15 minutes)

   • Present common prefixes and suffixes on chart paper and discuss their meanings.

2. Guided Practice (15 minutes)

   • Create a word search using new vocabulary that contains prefixes or suffixes.
   • Students work collaboratively to complete the word search.

3. Independent Practice (10 minutes)

   • Students choose 4-5 new words, break down their parts, and create flashcards showing the meaning of the root, prefix, or suffix.

4. Closure (10 minutes)

   • Review the words together and discuss how understanding parts of words aided in determining meanings.

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Day 4: Synonyms and Antonyms

Objectives

• Students will identify synonyms and antonyms for a range of vocabulary words.
• Students will use thesauruses to expand vocabulary and understanding.

Materials

• Thesaurus (print or digital)
• Vocabulary lists
• Worksheets for synonyms and antonyms

Activities

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

   • Discuss the importance of synonyms and antonyms for richer language understanding.

2. Guided Practice (15 minutes)

   • Provide examples and explore a selection of words.
   • Use a thesaurus to find synonyms and antonyms for these words together.

3. Independent Practice (15 minutes)

   • Distribute worksheets where students find synonyms and antonyms for a list of vocabulary words.

4. Closure (10 minutes)

   • Share favorite synonyms/antonyms with the class, emphasizing how they changed the meaning or context of a word.

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Day 5: Context in Literature and Everyday Language

Objectives

• Students will apply knowledge of vocabulary strategies in complex texts.
• Students will evaluate word meanings in both literary and everyday contexts.

Materials

• Excerpts from age-appropriate novels
• Newspaper articles
• Graphic organizers for comparing meanings

Activities

1. Introduction (10 minutes)

   • Discuss how understanding words affects reading comprehension in different contexts.

2. Guided Practice (15 minutes)

   • Analyze excerpts from a novel and a newspaper article. Identify unknown or multiple-meaning words using strategies learned throughout the week.

3. Independent Practice (15 minutes)

   • Have students select a personal favorite book or article, identify at least three challenging words, and write a brief paragraph on how they clarified their meanings.

4. Closure (10 minutes)

   • Reflect on the week and ask students to share their learning journey regarding understanding unknown and multiple-meaning words.

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Assessment and Evaluation

• Continuous assessment through participation in discussions and group activities.
• Review of completed worksheets and independent work for understanding and application of concepts.
• Consider a formative assessment at the end of Day 5 to gauge student progress on the topic.

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Note: Adjust pacing and activities as necessary to meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.