1. Wordsolving Learning New Vocabulary Using Several Layers

2. The Eight Layers 1.Locating a definition in a reference book. 2.Break a word down into its parts. (Syllables) 3.Explain a word’s meaning in a way that makes sense to you. 4.Use the word properly in a sentence. 5.Identify words you might easily confuse it with or point out unrelated meanings. 6.Identify the word in the text you are reading. 7.Connecting the word to other words you know, and being able to find other words that mean the same thing. 8.Create a visual definition/representation.

3. An Empty Wordsolving Block Dictionary Definition:Syllables:Your own definition: Your own sentence:The word:Non-Examples/Antonyms: Quote or Example from the text: Synonyms/Related WordsVisual Representation:

4. Wordsolving Block with example Dictionary Definition: Relating to, characters, of, or marked by skepticism Syllables: Skep-ti-cal-ly Your own definition: It means you are not 100% sure that what you heard, or a promise to you will be accomplished but you agree to try it. Your own sentence: My mother asked me skeptically, “Are you going with us or not?” Word: Skeptically (pg. 73, Ch 9) Non-Examples/Antonyms Happy Knowing Quote from the Text Mrs. Saunders asked skeptically. (Pg 73) Synonyms/Related Words Guess Disapprovingly Doubtingly suspiciously Visual Representation

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