Print the Graphic Organizer - Vocabulary Word Map for this activity, found in Downloadable Resources in the right-hand sidebar. You can use a Vocabulary Word Map to organize your thoughts as you are studying vocabulary. Try using Word Central to search for the definition. You can use the dictionary to find the meaning. Watch the Context Clues Song (Context Clues by Melissa) video below to help you remember how to use context clues: You can use other words in the sentence or context that give you clues. You can infer or guess that "annoyed" means "mad." For example, if a sentence reads, "Jason was annoyed because he could not keep his shoes tied.", what does the word "annoyed" mean? Well, you may have had a similar problem with your shoelaces and know that you were irritated, angry, or mad. You can think about what you already know to help you find the meaning of a new word. Pictures can help you figure out the meanings of words. Shocked and surprised are synonyms, words that have the same meaning. For example, if a character is shocked, she might have a surprised look on her face. You can use the pictures and text to figure out the meaning. There are several ways to learn vocabulary as you are reading: In this lesson, you will learn how to study and understand vocabulary words to help you become a better reader. The more vocabulary words you understand, the better you understand a story or a book. Vocabulary is very important to reading comprehension.
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