©2004 pearson education inc. publishing as longman publishers reading seminar unit 3 building...

©2004 Pearson Education Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers

Reading Seminar Unit 3

BUILDING COMPREHENSION

Seminar Agenda

Discuss how to approach new vocabulary you encounterReview this unit’s assignmentsGo over some class tips for successGrammar Blast!


Work Due This Week

Discussion Board AssignmentSeminar – here you are ;o)

Textbook Reading pp. 47-104My Reading Lab- (complete the practice exercises before attempting the test)

Unit 3 Reading SkillsReading Level passages (must be finished by Unit 7)



Vocabulary is all the words used or understood by a person.

By the time you are 18, you know about 60,000 words.During college you learn an additional 20,000 words.Each subject has its own set of words.You can learn new words through:

Context CluesWord PartsVisuals


Context Clues: The SAGE Approach

A context clue is the information that surrounds a new word, used to understand its meaning.The four types of context clues are:

SynonymsAntonymsGeneral sense of the passageExamples


SynonymsA synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.Synonym signal words are: or, that isExample: The dentist gave me laughing gas to alleviate (or ease) the pain of taking out my wisdom teeth.


Antonyms

An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.Antonym signal words are: but, not, unlike, in contrast, yet, however.Example: During dinner, Anne let out a loud burp that mortified her mother, but amused her friends.


General Context

Sometimes a definition is provided.Sometimes a description is provided.Sometimes logic and reasoning skills are needed.Example: To insure safety, written and road tests should be mandatory for everyone who seeks a driver’s license for the first time; no exceptions should be allowed.


Examples

An example is provided of the word.Example signal words indicate that an example is coming: for instance, such as, consists of, includingExample: Some authors use pseudonyms; for example, famous American author Mark Twain’s real name was Samuel Clemens.


Try This!

Jamie speculated about how much weight he wanted to gain during the three-month bodybuilding program he was beginning for the first time. “Speculated” means:

KnewWonderedWorriedCelebrated

Strategies Used to Solve Problem:

Clue wordsKey assumptions

= “how much weight he wanted to gain”Wondered

General Context Clue©2004 Pearson Education Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers

Your Turn To Practice

Read the sentence—Identify all the clues you find and explain your response.

Being nocturnal, that is, active at night, owls are rarely seen during the day.


Good Responses Should Include:

-The extra information in-between two commas gives the answer away.Nocturnal means “active at night”Rarely seen in day is antonym to word


Let’s Try Again. Read sentence. Identify the clues, select an answer, then explain your process.

At the beginning of A Christmas Carol, the character Scrooge has a mercenary nature, but by the story’s end, he has become a generous spirit.

A.Carefree B. angry C. greedy D. curious


Solution

Clues

-but = shows a shift in attitude

-mercenary is opposite of generous spirit

C. greedy


Context Clues: Your Turn

Some authors use pseudonyms; for example, famous American author Mark Twain’s real name was Samuel Clemens.

A. typistB. mental tricksC. ghost writersD. pen names

Identify the strategies you used. Applying strategies is the most important step.


Solutions

Strategies:-for example = a clue (it is giving an example)-looking at the prefix “pseudo” means fake.-it gave us an example

Best answer would be D. pen names

--fake names is a synonym for pen names


Last Practice for Context Clues

Rigorous programs, such as boot camps and outward-bound programs, help develop character in the individuals who take part.

A. requiredB. lengthyC. difficultD. abusive

CLUES: STRATEGIES


Solution:

Synonyms= boot camps and outward- bound programs are both strenuous.-It helps develop character

= difficult/ challenging



Textbook Skills: Using a Glossary

A glossary is a list of selected terms with their definitions as used in a specific area of study.Skim the chapter before reading and look for specialized terms. Use the glossary to make vocabulary lists.


Word Parts

Root: the basic or main part of a word.Prefix: A group of letters added to the beginning of a root word to make a word.Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a root word to make a word.Example: in-vis-ible

Learning Prefixes

Learning prefixes will expand your vocabulary knowledge greatly.Let’s look at a few. (page 59)-anti= against—Let’s think of some words that start with anti.-Does the prefix help guide us to a definition?


Let’s Try Another

Retro--What does it mean?--Give me some examples of this prefix being used.--Does it help us create a definition of some sort?


Let’s Look at the Suffix -ology

This suffix is used very often.

Without looking, do you know what it means?Can you think of any examples?



Complete the Practices in your book for an in depth explanation of roots, suffixes, and prefixes and how they can help you understand words. (pages 58-68)


Visual Vocabulary

A graph, chart, cartoon, or photograph gives a visual image of a word.

Vocabulary Strategy to Help You

When you make flashcards to study new words, try to create a picture for each word, or use the word in action. This will help you create a relationship for the word creating a better connection for memory.

Two Column Notes could work too©2004 Pearson Education Inc. publishing as Longman Publishers


Chapter Review

There are four types of context clues (SAGE):

SynonymsAntonymsGeneral contextExamples


Chapter ReviewAntonyms help you see the shade of a word’s meaning by showing you what the original word is not.The root is the basic or main part of a word.The prefix is a group of letters with a specific meaning added to the beginning of a word (root) to make a word.The suffix is a group of letters with a specific meaning added to the end of a word (root) to make a new word.

Class tips for success…

Always avoid informal slang or “text speak” when in the classroom or emailing a business, instructor, etc.

For example, always write out “you”. Do not just write “u.”Always capitalize the word “I”.Always use proper punctuation- periods, question marks, commas, etc.


Class tips for success…

Why is it important to develop professional level writing skills?

College level, professional writing skills will be needed to progress in your educational goals.Employers expect college educated employees to have excellent written communication skills, regardless of your major.


Grammar Blast of the Week!

Confusing words reviewThere/Their/They’reWhether/ WeatherToo/To/TwoIt’s/ItsYou’re/Your


Any questions?

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