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Page 1: THE SAGE APPROACH Vocabulary in Context. SAGE Approach What is a sage? Therefore…. The SAGE approach is a _________ technique to employ!

THE SAGE APPROACH

Vocabulary in Context

Page 2: THE SAGE APPROACH Vocabulary in Context. SAGE Approach What is a sage? Therefore…. The SAGE approach is a _________ technique to employ!

SAGE Approach

What is a sage?

Therefore….

The SAGE approach is a _________ technique to employ!

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Why?

Why not!!

When reading Often faced with words we do not know! Rarely have a dictionary right next to us! When reading (outside of school), real readers do not

always seek the EXACT word meaning.

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Ohhhhh……Ahhh….Tell Me More!

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What’s the Point?

Authors intentionally (on purpose) put words’ meanings IN the context of their writing

There are four common ways that they do this! S = synonyms A = antonyms G = general context E = examples

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Sooo……

When reading and you come across a word whose meaning you do not know, you could….

Use a dictionary Ask a friend Ask a teacher Ask your pet Use context (also known as – the SAGE approach!)

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S = Synonyms

• A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another.

• Roots– Syn = same– Nym – name

• Pairs of synonyms, for example:– Happy = glad– Sad = depressed– Cat = feline– Horse = equine– Watery = aqueous

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Synonym Cue Words

OrThat is

If you see these words (or others like them), you should expect that a synonym will follow!

So….if you don’t know the first word’s meaning, you may know the second’s!!!

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Synonym Examples

The dentist gave me laughing gas to alleviate (or ease) the pain of cutting out my wisdom teeth. Cue word? Meaning of alleviate?

Being nocturnal, that is, active at night, owls are rarely seen during the day. Cue word? What does nocturnal mean?

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Whole Group Practice

The government should not infringe on or violate a person’s right to free speech. What does this sentence mean?

Tom was so engrossed, that is, involved, in the football game on television that he did not hear his wife’s question. What doe this sentence mean?

Endangered species such as manatees need a sanctuary, or haven, so they can begin to thrive, that is, repopulate, again. What is a sanctuary? What does it mean to thrive (in the animal kingdom)?

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Assignment!

Flip through your history text book and find 10 sentences that utilize synonym context clues to struggling readers.

For each sentence, write down the difficult vocabulary word’s meaning (aside from just the synonym.)

For example:The lawyer sought to adjudicate, or bring the case to trial,

in order to help his client. You would write the complete sentence down and… Write down that adjudicate means to have his “case heard before a

judge and jury”. Do NOT just write down that adjudicate means “to bring the case to

trial”!

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A = Antonyms

Antonyms are words that have the opposite meaning of each other.

Roots Ant = opposite Nym = name

• Pairs of antonyms, for example:– Happy = sad– Prompt = late– Studious = unfocused– Calm = hyperactive– Ingenious = commonplace

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Antonym Cue Words

But However In contrast Instead Not On the other hand Unlike Yet

Sometimes antonyms are right next to the new word(set off by commas, dashes, or parentheses)

Sometimes antonyms are placed in other parts of the sentence to stress the contrast

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Antonym Examples

During dinner, Anne Marie let out a long, loud burp that mortified her mother but amused her friends. What did her friends think of the burp? Her mother? Therefore, what does mortified mean?

Suzanne’s tone was surprisingly flippant, in contrast to her usual respectful manner. How is she usually? How was her tone this time?

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Antonym Practice(small group)

Use the Antonym part of the SAGE approach to determine a meaning of the bold words.

Johnson’s Reconstruction plan was to treat the South with malice, not love.

Lincoln’s plan perturbed many people. However, some people thought it was a good one.

Lincoln’s assassination left many people incredulous. On the other hand, many people thought violence would come to Lincoln.

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G = General Context

Often you will find that the author has not provided a synonym or antonym clue to a word’s meaning.

You may need to read the entire sentence or to read ahead for a few sentences.

Sometimes a definition may be provided.Vivid word pictures or descriptions may be

providedLogic and reasoning may be needed!

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General Context Cue Words

For instanceFor exampleSuch asIncludingConsists of

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Examples

To ensure 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. What part of this sentence gives you a clue of

mandatory’s meaning? What does mandatory mean?

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Examples

Instead of being placed in adult prisons, where they often became more antisocial by mixing with hardened criminals, youth who have been convicted of crimes should be placed in programs that rehabilitate them. A. Restore to useful life B. Punish for good reason C. Exhaust in order to break the spirit D. Entertain

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More examples

Jaime speculated about how much weight he wanted to gain during the three month bodybuilding program he was beginning. A. Knew B. Wondered C. Worried D. Celebrated

Losing weight too quickly – more than a pound or two a week – can be detrimental to long-term weight control and good health. A. Helpful B. Odd C. Harmful D. Pleasing

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One More!

From ”Popular”And though you protest

Your disinterestI know clandestinelyYou're gonna’ grin and bear itYour new found popularity

HOW will you find out what this word means?What DOES clandestinely actually mean?

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E = Examples

Many times an author will show the meaning of a new or difficult word by providing an example.

Example signal words For instance For example Such as Including Consists of

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Examples….examples!

The American presidency has suffered infamous events such as the Watergate scandal of Richard Nixon and the impeachment of Bill Clinton. What are the examples in this sentence? Do you know what these events were – in history? If you DO, you might have a better idea of infamous’s

definition. If you DON’T, you may need to find another route.

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More Examples

Some authors use pseudonyms; for example, famous American author Mark Twain’s real name was Samuel Clemens. A. Typists B. Mental tricks C. Ghost writers D. False name

Some people believe that the pesticides used on food cause serious physical impairments such as weakened kidneys and a more fragile immune system. A. Improvements B. Laws C. Injuries D. Pairings

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Final Example…Example

Some students find collaborative leaning helps them understand and retain information; for example, Nicole, Vejay, and Chad meet every Tuesday and Thursday in the library to compare notes and help each other prepare for tests. A. Additional B. Intense C. Independent D. Shared