Observation: Multiple Meaning Words Using Dictionary Entries

Contributed by:
Ivan
This lesson uses dictionary entries and sentence context to determine the correct meaning of multiple-meaning words.
1. RW 1.7
2.
* Today we will use dictionary entries and
sentence context to determine the correct
meaning of a multiple meaning word.
CFU: What are we doing today?
3. Today we will use dictionary entries and
sentence context to determine the correct
meaning of a multiple meaning word.
We have already used context clues to guess
the meaning of unknown words. Remember
that context clues are the other words ina
sentence that help you find the meaning of an
unknown word.
Today we are going to use the context clues
and a dictionary entry to decide the meaning
of a multiple meaning word.
4.
* Being able to use a dictionary to find the
meaning of a word is a great study skill for the
* They are on the CST
5. Today we will use dictionary entries and
sentence context to determine the correct
meaning of a multiple meaning word.
Multiple meaning words have different
meanings depending on the context of the
sentence they are in.
My favorite season is fall.
Watch your step so you don’t fall.
The meaning of the word fall is different in each
CFU: What does the word fall mean in the first sentence? What does the word fall mean in the
second sentence?
6.
* STEPS
1. Read the sentence and underlined word.
2. Read the dictionary definitions.
3. Choose the definition that fits the context
of the sentence.
CFU: What is step 1? Step 2? Step 3?
7. | do it
1. Read the sentence and underlined word.
2. Read the dictionary definitions.
3. Choose the definition that fits the context of the sentence.
Which dictionary definition shows the correct meaning for spring
in the sentence below?
Next spring | am going to play on a baseball team.
spring: 1. the season between winter and summer
2. a place where water comes up naturally from the ground
3. to jump, leap, bound
| think that definition number 1 is correct. The word spring in the
sentence is referring to the season.
8. With a partner
1. Read the sentence and underlined word.
2. Read the dictionary definitions.
3. Choose the definition that fits the context of the sentence.
Which dictionary definition shows the correct meaning of the word
spring in the sentence below?
The water from the spring was cool and crisp.
spring: 1. the season between winter and summer
2. a place where water comes up naturally from the ground
3. to jump, leap, bound
9. On your own
1. Read the sentence and underlined word.
2. Read the dictionary definitions.
3. Choose the definition that fits the context of the sentence.
Which dictionary definition shows the correct meaning of the word
bat in the sentence below?
The bat flew into the cave.
bat: 1. a small animal with wings that flies around at night
2. along wooden stick used to hit a ball
10.
* Today we will use dictionary entries and
sentence context to determine the correct
meaning of a multiple meaning word.
(CFU: What did we do today?
11.
* Being able to use a dictionary to find the
meaning of a word is a great study skill for the
* They are on the CST
12. One more
1. Read the sentence and underlined word.
2. Read the dictionary definitions.
3. Choose the definition that fits the context of the sentence.
Which dictionary definition shows the correct meaning of the word
bat in the sentence below?
Mark gripped the bat tightly as he stared down the pitcher.
bat: 1. a small animal with wings that flies around at night
2. along wooden stick used to hit a ball