Welcome to Seminar for UNIT 3 Dr. Angela Lavine KU120

The Effective Reader (Updated Edition) by D. J. Henry Chapter 2: Vocabulary Skills REFERENCE: PowerPoint Presentation by Gretchen Starks-Martin St. Cloud State University, MN

Key Concepts The context of the reading is one to deduce the meaning of a word The context of the reading is one to deduce the meaning of a word Improving you vocabulary will increase reading comprehension Improving you vocabulary will increase reading comprehension

Unit Outcomes Identify meanings of unknown vocabulary words using different methods Identify meanings of unknown vocabulary words using different methods

To-Do List Respond to Discussion Board Question 30 points Respond to Discussion Board Question 30 points Attend synchronous seminar or submit seminar option 2 assignment 5 points Attend synchronous seminar or submit seminar option 2 assignment 5 points Take Diagnostic Skills Test 50 points Take Diagnostic Skills Test 50 points

Reading Reading 1 Reading 1 Read Chapter 2 pages 47–104 Read Chapter 2 pages 47–104 Reading 2 (Online) Reading 2 (Online) Using Vocabulary Words in Reading Using Vocabulary Words in Reading

Key Unit Terms Antonym - A word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Antonym - A word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Context clues - Information that surrounds a new word, and is used to understand its meaning. Context clues - Information that surrounds a new word, and is used to understand its meaning. Glossary - A list of selected terms with their definitions as used in a specific area of study. Glossary - A list of selected terms with their definitions as used in a specific area of study. Prefix - A group of letters with a specific meaning added to the beginning of a word (root) to make a new word. Prefix - A group of letters with a specific meaning added to the beginning of a word (root) to make a new word. Root - The basic or main part of a word. Prefixes and suffixes are added to roots to make a new word. Root - The basic or main part of a word. Prefixes and suffixes are added to roots to make a new word. Suffix - A group of letters with a specific meaning added to the end of a word (root) to make a new word. Suffix - A group of letters with a specific meaning added to the end of a word (root) to make a new word. Synonym - A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Synonym - A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Vocabulary - All the words used or understood by a person. Vocabulary - All the words used or understood by a person.

Vocabulary is all the words used or understood by a person. By the time you are 18, you know about 60,000 words. By the time you are 18, you know about 60,000 words. During college you learn an additional 20,000 words. During college you learn an additional 20,000 words. Each subject has its own set of words. Each subject has its own set of words. You can learn new words through: You can learn new words through: –Context Clues –Word Parts –Visuals

Context Clues: The SAGE Approach A context clue is the information that surrounds a new word, used to understand its meaning. A context clue is the information that surrounds a new word, used to understand its meaning. The four types of context clues are: The four types of context clues are: –Synonyms –Antonyms –General sense of the passage –Examples

Synonyms A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word. Synonym signal words are: or, that is Synonym signal words are: or, that is Example: The dentist gave me laughing gas to alleviate (or ease) the pain of taking out my wisdom teeth. Example: The dentist gave me laughing gas to alleviate (or ease) the pain of taking out my wisdom teeth.

Antonyms An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word. Antonym signal words are: but, not, unlike, in contrast, yet, however. Antonym signal words are: but, not, unlike, in contrast, yet, however. Example: During dinner, Anne let out a loud burp that mortified her mother, but amused her friends. Example: During dinner, Anne let out a loud burp that mortified her mother, but amused her friends.

General Context Sometimes a definition is provided. Sometimes a definition is provided. Sometimes a description is provided. Sometimes a description is provided. Sometimes logic and reasoning skills are needed. Sometimes logic and reasoning skills are needed. Example: To insure 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. Example: To insure 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.

Jamie speculated about how much weight he wanted to gain during the three-month bodybuilding program he was beginning for the first time. “Speculated” means: Jamie speculated about how much weight he wanted to gain during the three-month bodybuilding program he was beginning for the first time. “Speculated” means: –Knew –Wondered –Worried –Celebrated

Jamie speculated about how much weight he wanted to gain during the three-month bodybuilding program he was beginning for the first time. “Speculated” means: Jamie speculated about how much weight he wanted to gain during the three-month bodybuilding program he was beginning for the first time. “Speculated” means: –Knew –Wondered –Worried –Celebrated

Examples An example is provided of the word. An example is provided of the word. Example signal words indicate that an example is coming: for instance, such as, consists of, including Example signal words indicate that an example is coming: for instance, such as, consists of, including Example: Some authors use pseudonyms; for example, famous American author Mark Twain’s real name was Samuel Clemens. Example: Some authors use pseudonyms; for example, famous American author Mark Twain’s real name was Samuel Clemens.

Textbook Skills: Using a Glossary A glossary is a list of selected terms with their definitions as used in a specific area of study. A glossary is a list of selected terms with their definitions as used in a specific area of study. Skim the chapter before reading and look for specialized terms (Pre-reading!). Skim the chapter before reading and look for specialized terms (Pre-reading!). Use the glossary to make vocabulary lists. Use the glossary to make vocabulary lists.

Word Parts Root: the basic or main part of a word. Root: the basic or main part of a word. Prefix: A group of letters added to the beginning of a root word to make a word. Prefix: A group of letters added to the beginning of a root word to make a word. Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a root word to make a word. Suffix: A group of letters added to the end of a root word to make a word. Example: in-vis-ible Example: in-vis-ible

Complete the Practices in your book for an in depth explanation of roots, suffixes, and prefixes and how they can help you understand words.

Practice 1) I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read. 1) I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read. What does tome probably mean? What does tome probably mean? A) some food B) a bad dream C) a cigarette D) a book A) some food B) a bad dream C) a cigarette D) a book

Practice 1) I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read. 1) I took the tome off the shelf and opened it to page 94. Then I began to read. What does tome probably mean? What does tome probably mean? A) some food B) a bad dream C) a cigarette D) a book A) some food B) a bad dream C) a cigarette D) a book

2) Hurricanes and tornadoes are treacherous. Only a very foolish person would go out during that kind of weather. 2) Hurricanes and tornadoes are treacherous. Only a very foolish person would go out during that kind of weather. What does treacherous probably mean? What does treacherous probably mean? A) exciting B) dangerous C) delirious D) safe A) exciting B) dangerous C) delirious D) safe

2) Hurricanes and tornadoes are treacherous. Only a very foolish person would go out during that kind of weather. 2) Hurricanes and tornadoes are treacherous. Only a very foolish person would go out during that kind of weather. What does treacherous probably mean? What does treacherous probably mean? A) exciting B) dangerous C) delirious D) safe A) exciting B) dangerous C) delirious D) safe

3) Many ships have vanished during hurricanes. No survivors from the lost ships have ever been found. 3) Many ships have vanished during hurricanes. No survivors from the lost ships have ever been found. What does vanished probably mean? What does vanished probably mean? A) arrived B) departed C) returned D) disappeared A) arrived B) departed C) returned D) disappeared

3) Many ships have vanished during hurricanes. No survivors from the lost ships have ever been found. 3) Many ships have vanished during hurricanes. No survivors from the lost ships have ever been found. What does vanished probably mean? What does vanished probably mean? A) arrived B) departed C) returned D) disappeared A) arrived B) departed C) returned D) disappeared

4) By anticipating the robber's next move, the police were able to arrive at the bank before the next robbery happened. Now the robber is in jail. 4) By anticipating the robber's next move, the police were able to arrive at the bank before the next robbery happened. Now the robber is in jail. What does anticipating probably mean? What does anticipating probably mean? A) thinking ahead, expecting B) drawing, painting C) horrifying, amazing D) strange, unusual A) thinking ahead, expecting B) drawing, painting C) horrifying, amazing D) strange, unusual

4) By anticipating the robber's next move, the police were able to arrive at the bank before the next robbery happened. Now the robber is in jail. 4) By anticipating the robber's next move, the police were able to arrive at the bank before the next robbery happened. Now the robber is in jail. What does anticipating probably mean? What does anticipating probably mean? A) thinking ahead, expecting B) drawing, painting C) horrifying, amazing D) strange, unusual A) thinking ahead, expecting B) drawing, painting C) horrifying, amazing D) strange, unusual

5) I'm really hungry! That apple didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich now. 5) I'm really hungry! That apple didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich now. What does appease probably mean? What does appease probably mean? A) frustrate B) increase C) satisfy D) confuse A) frustrate B) increase C) satisfy D) confuse

5) I'm really hungry! That apple didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich now. 5) I'm really hungry! That apple didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich now. What does appease probably mean? What does appease probably mean? A) frustrate B) increase C) satisfy D) confuse A) frustrate B) increase C) satisfy D) confuse

6) The dispute about marijuana in California will probably never be resolved. 6) The dispute about marijuana in California will probably never be resolved. What is a dispute? What is a dispute? A) theory, rule B) argument, debate C) agreement D) a type of medicine A) theory, rule B) argument, debate C) agreement D) a type of medicine

6) The dispute about marijuana in California will probably never be resolved. 6) The dispute about marijuana in California will probably never be resolved. What is a dispute? What is a dispute? A) theory, rule B) argument, debate C) agreement D) a type of medicine A) theory, rule B) argument, debate C) agreement D) a type of medicine

Visual Vocabulary A graph, chart, cartoon, or photograph gives a visual image of a word. A graph, chart, cartoon, or photograph gives a visual image of a word.

Chapter Review There are four types of context clues (SAGE): There are four types of context clues (SAGE): –Synonyms –Antonyms –General context –Examples

Chapter Review Antonyms help you see the shade of a word’s meaning by showing you what the original word is not. Antonyms help you see the shade of a word’s meaning by showing you what the original word is not. The root is the basic or main part of a word. The root is the basic or main part of a word. The prefix is a group of letters with a specific meaning added to the beginning of a word (root) to make a word. The prefix is a group of letters with a specific meaning added to the beginning of a word (root) to make a word. The suffix is a group of letters with a specific meaning added to the end of a word (root) to make a new word. The suffix is a group of letters with a specific meaning added to the end of a word (root) to make a new word.