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1 Helping students extract meaning from text and visual sources
Context Definitions Helping students extract meaning from text and visual sources Jenny Chandler, Carson High School

2 Deciding What to Use Key Terms Deep Concepts Unit specific
Less complex Singular meaning in context Foundational Repetitive Essential to unlocking key ideas throughout the course Complex, multi-facted

3 Selecting Sources Quotes Paragraphs Extended passages
Multiple perspectives Complex visuals

4 Dictionary Definition
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. Nevada is the 7th most extensive, the 35th most populous, and the 9th least densely populated of the 50 United States.

5 Step 1: Instructions Scan the information
As a group identify each word, phrase or visual element that describes NEVADA Continue until you have filled all boxes

6 Step 2: Categorization Sort all words into at least four categories – maximum of _____ All group members must agree upon categories Category names may be adjusted as words are added Goal is to design the best categories possible

7 Step 3: Designing a Definition
Work as a group to design a complex definition Begin with a draft Rework the definition to include all category words and any other essential supporting terms Write final agreed upon complex definition. All members have same definition.

8 Step 4: Compare and Share
Regroup and share definitions Make note of any details you may want to add to your definition

9 Step 5: Dictionary Definition
Record dictionary definition Compare to complex definition Discuss strengths and weaknesses of each

10 Step 6: Final Definition
Individually compose a final complex definition Share with class

11 Step 7 – Reflection on Learning
Complete remainder of handout as a self-reflection

12 Helping students extract meaning from text and visual sources
Context Definitions Helping students extract meaning from text and visual sources

13 More Context Definition Exercises
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