Using Context Clues to Define Words in Geronimo: Wolf of the Warpath by Ralph Moody

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Theme:

Language Arts

Grades:

6 - 8

Subject:

English

Duration:

One class period

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Standards

  • The student will use context clues to determine meanings of unfamiliar words.
  • The student will determine meanings of words, pronunciation, parts of speech, etymologies and alternate word choices by using dictionary, thesaurus and digital tools.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standard.

Objectives:

Students will:

  • Read Geronimo: Wolf of the Warpath by Ralph Moody.
  • Use context clues to identify meaning of unknown words.
  • Use a dictionary to support their accuracy in identifying unknown words.
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