Reading COMPLEX Text Analyzing Vocab, Structure, & Purpose Shapiro.2015

CCSS Addressed: CRAFT & STRUCTURE RI.7.4 – Determine meaning of words RI.7.5 – Analyze structure of text L.7.4 – Determine meaning of vocabulary Shapiro.2015

ESSENTIAL QUESTION What specific methods do proficient readers use to better understand complex text and improve their comprehension and analysis skills? Shapiro.2015

Specific Methods: Academic Vocabulary – Context Clues – Headings – Repeated Terms/Phrases - Shapiro.2015

Analzye Academic Terms Academic Vocabulary – terms that are consistent or the same among all academic disciplines. Shapiro.2015

Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary – terms that are consistent or the same among all academic disciplines. EXAMPLE: Thesis statement & evidence. These terms are the same in English, Science, & History. Shapiro.2015

Use Clues in the Text Context Clues – hints or definitions in the text that help identify the meaning of a term. Shapiro.2015

Context Clues Context Clues – hints or definitions in the text that help identify the meaning of a term. EXAMPLE: “The character was very static or unchanging – (context clue) Shapiro.2015

Study Guide Context Clues Context Clues Study Guide - #1-6 Pick 3 TERMS from the Study Guide. Make 3 sentences of your own using these new terms. Shapiro.2015

4 types of CONTEXT CLUES A context clue is a hint “in the text” that helps readers understand and figure out the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary terms. Shapiro.2015

Context Clues 1. Rewording – clues in the sentence where the term is defined and explained in “other words.” Shapiro.2015

Context Clues 2. Synonym– clues in the sentence where the term is compared to a word that has the same meaning. Shapiro.2015

Context Clues 3. Antonym – hints or clues in the sentence where a word meaning is explained by comparing an opposite meaning. Shapiro.2015

Context Clues 4. Example: a hint or clue is given regarding the meaning of the term by using an example. Shapiro.2015

Which of the 4 is it? 1.The archaeologist or scientist discovered the tomb in Egypt. 2.Lakes sustain life. For example, it gives us seafood, water, and hydro-electric power. 3.We thought the students would be famished, but it turned out they were full. 4.The ancient Greeks pioneered, were the first to develop, writing and science. Shapiro.2015

Which of the 4 is it? ANSWERS 1.The archaeologist or scientist discovered the tomb in Egypt. (SYNONYM) 2.Lakes sustain life. For example, it gives us seafood, water, and hydro-electric power. (EXAMPLE) 3. We thought the students would be famished, but it turned out they were full. (ANTONYM) 4. The ancient Greeks pioneered, were the first to develop, writing and science. (REWORDING) Shapiro.2015

Analyze Structure to Understand Content & Purpose Headings – titles or phrases before text that identify the main idea of the following portion of text. Shapiro.2015

Analyze Structure to Understand Content & Purpose Headings – titles or phrases before text that identify the main idea of the following portion of text. EXAMPLE: “The Effects of Ebola” - HEADING The following text/paragraph/information will be ENTIRELY about the EFFECTS of the virus. Shapiro.2015

A SAMPLE HEADING Shapiro.2015 Notice PRIVACY is at the top of the paragraph. THE ENTIRE PARAGRAPH/TEXT WILL BE SPECIFICALLY ABOUT PRIVACY.

Locate repeated Terms Repeated Terms/Phrases – term or phrase used more than once in the text BECAUSE IT’S IMPORTANT!!!!!!! Shapiro.2015

ESSENTIAL QUESTION Revisited… What SPECIFIC skills do EFFECTIVE readers use to better understand complex text and improve their comprehension and analysis? ANSWER: Identify vocabulary that is unknown and repeated, and then utilize context clues to decipher their meanings. Also, analyze the structure of the text, including headings and format, to better understand the purpose. Shapiro.2015

CCSS Addressed: CRAFT & STRUCTURE RI.7.4 – Determine meaning of words RI.7.5 – Analyze structure of text L.7.4 – Determining meaning of vocabulary Shapiro.2015

REMINDER… BE SURE TO COMPLETE ALL OF THESE NOTES IN YOUR ELA NOTEBOOK. CHECK OUR CLASS PAGE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE TO COMPLETE ANY MISSING NOTES AND REVIEW FOR FRIDAY’S QUIZ. Shapiro.2015