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I W I L L S A Y W H A T I A M T H A N K F U L F O R

TO-DO TODAY

Mrs. Javidan collect homework (worksheet)

Complete worksheet for warm-up; combination of

context clues

To Think About…

Finish the “Emilio” chapter. With your group,

chose 10-12 words from the book and write

definitions for them using context clues. Choose 2-3

words from each page.

TO THINK ABOUT

What are you thankful for?

Figure out these words through context. Write a

sentence using one word on your slip of paper when

you figure it out.

Share your answers with the class.

I W I L L S AY W H AT I A M T H A N K F U L F O R

DECEMBER 3RD, 2013

Today we will:

Conclude the “Emilio” chapter

Apply deciphering context clues to define new

words.

And

I will define 7-10 new words from the newspaper

article

TO-DO TODAY

Mrs. Javidan reminder for homework turn-in on

Thursday

Finish “Emilio” chapter

Practice defining words with context clues with

worksheet

Practice defining words with context clues with

newspaper

I will define 5 new words from the newspaper

article

I will define 5 new words from the newspaper

article

Homework due Thursday

DECEMBER 5TH, 2013

Today we will:

Review for the test on Monday by applying context

clues to classwork.

And

I will identify the area of context clues I need to

further study and provide five examples as a

guide.

TO-DO TODAY

Mrs. Javidan collect homework due today

Mrs. Javidan show grades/pass out papers

To Think About: Vote on words to use in quiz on

Monday

Play Jeopardy! game for review

Homework: Pages 104-105 of your handout

TO THINK ABOUT…

Which words would you like to see on our quiz on Monday?

Recommendations Vendor Midnight

Luxuries Dateline Shift

Nonstop Vein Arrived

Scolds Chip in

International Vandalized Impression

Spoiled Handsome Martial Law

Hardship Hobby Dialect

Accountant Inspire Equipment

DIRECTIONS

You have 30 seconds to guess the correct answer

If you do not have the correct answer, the other team

has a chance to steal for half (1/2) the points. The other

team also has only 15 seconds to guess the answer.

PLEASE do not shout the answer; write it down.

Mrs. Javidan or Mrs. Peralta will not accept the answer

unless it is written on your whiteboard.

JEOPARDY CHART

DefinitionClues

Comparison Clues

Contrast Clues

Example Clues

SurpriseClue

100 100 100 100 100

200 200 200 200 200

300 300 300 300 300

400 400 400 400 400

500 500 500 500 500

Team 1 – DEL

TEAMS

Team 2 - WAKA

DEFINITION CLUES100 – The lawyer wants to change the venue (place where an

event is held) of his client’s trial

200 – Zoologists, people who study animals, are particularly

interested in dragonflies, but everyone can enjoy their colors and

shapes.

300 – He majored in archaeology, the study of prehistoric

cultures.

400 – Mathematicians use a tool called a protractor to measure

angles

500 – Her solution to the problem was pragmatic (sensible and

practical).

COMPARISON CLUES

100 – Like my father’s commands, my mother’s orders seem reasonable.

Water and fuel are both precious natural resources. Just as we need to

conserve fuel, we need to save water, especially in times of drought.

300 – This article will give you some tips to help keep you pet cool in the

summer heat. Your veterinarian can give you some suggestions, too.

400 – The whole team was let down when we lost the game, and the

coach was just as disappointed.

500 – I’m terrified of snakes. Similarly, I am scared of spiders.

CONTRAST CLUES

100 – The temperature varies a lot. In contrast, the temperature in my

hometown usually stays the same.

200 – Lisa is a diligent student, but her sister doesn’t work hard in school.

300 – One of my roommates is loquacious, but the other one rarely talks

at all.

400 – When you told me the story, it sounded incredible. But now that

I’ve more about it, the story seems believable.

500 – I usually like to plan everything down to the smallest detail.

However, I try to be more spontaneous when I go on vacation.

EXAMPLE CLUES

100 - Jessie is an indulgent mother. For instance, she lets her

daughter eat as much candy as she wants, stay up late, and miss school.

200 - White-collar workers, such as doctors, work in offices. Blue-

collar workers, such as construction workers, word outside.

300 – Alan is a very frugal person. For example, he always tries not to

spend his money400 – Ever since I was a child, I have liked to play

percussion instruments like drums.

500 – Most apes, such as gorillas and chimpanzees, are very social

animals.

SURPRISE CLUE

100 - I am thankful for my sturdy, warm house. In contrast, some people’s

houses fall down easily and are cold.

200 - I am thankful for my vivacious, or lively, son.

300 - I am thankful that my family is within proximal driving distance. In

contrast, some people’s families are hundreds of miles away, which is very far.

400 - I am thankful for my consistent job. I never have to worry that my job will

change.

500 - I am thankful for my freedom, or choice to do what I want, in my country.

I will identify the area of context clues I need

to further study and provide five examples as

a guide.

Homework: Pages 104-105 of your handout