Annotation
There 3 key things you can do to annotate a text. What are they?
ask questions, track, and respond
How many types of context clues did we cover in our lesson?
6
True or False: Textual Evidence + Prior knowledge and common logic = Making an inference
True
What's the acronym we use to remember figurative language devices?
iShampoo
To trace the development of ideas, characters, or events in a text...
Track
Which context clue type shows comparisons, or use words that have similar meanings?
Synonyms
Anything that can be read, viewed, listened to, written, and explored is a _______.
Text
This figurative language device gives objects and non-human beings, human traits and characteristics.
Personification
To make note of details, ideas, or words that are unclear or confusing...
Ask questions
Which context clue type directly states the meaning of the unknown or unfamiliar word?
Definition
To break a text down into different parts in order to gain a deeper understanding is _______
Analyzing
This figurative language device takes two contradictory ideas and use them together in a phrase.
Oxymoron
To make connections or react to the text...
Respond
What's meaning of the word "weary" in this sentence:
After studying for 12 hours, Rob was growing weary.
Tired; exhausted; worn-out
With clippers in one hand and scissors in another, Hassan was ready for his job. We can you infer about Hassan's job?
He's a barber.
"Raining cats and dogs"; "Break a leg"; "Tough cookie"; "Spill the beans".... are examples of which figurative language device?
Idioms
Student's Annotation: Rachel is very upset that Phyllis Lopez forgot the sweater belongs to her. She feels as if she wouldn't have had to endure such an embarrassing moment in class, had Phyllis not been so forgetful
What type of annotation is this?
Track
1. What's meaning of the word "neglected" in this sentence:
Dad spent countless hours caring for and manicuring his grass, so he hated when his neighbors neglected their lawns.
2. Identify the context clue type you can use to figure out the meaning of the word.
1. lack of care; disregarded; not getting proper attention
2. Infer and/or Antonym
Lisa pulled her black robe over her shoulders and zipped it all the way to the top. She stood at the door awaiting to hear the officer give her the cue to walk-in: "All rise....."
We can infer that Lisa is a _____.
Judge
The trees whimpered as they became rattled by the howling winds and pouring rain. The family sat as silent and still as rocks while they heard the lightning crash the night sky.
Identify all 3 figurative devices in this example.
Personification, Simile, Onomatopoeia