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Seeing the Pattern (396-399)
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Single sentence 3 part structure Term Class (group the term belongs to) Distinguishing Characteristics or Qualities Example: A pineapple is a tropical plant that has large sword-like leaves and yellow edible fruit.
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The term The class to which the term belongs The characteristics that distinguish the term from all others in its class
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The term: wedding band The class: jewelry Distinguishing characteristics or qualities: Ring Often made of gold Given to marriage partners on wedding day
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Specific Term NOT part of definition itself Enough distinguishing characteristics Example: worn on hands (gloves, mittens, rings) Characteristics not too limiting Example: bacon served at breakfast (Page 397)
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Truthiness Truthiness
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Lots of details What it is How it functions Why it’s important Doesn’t stray from topic
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Why do we need to know about this term?
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Narration Anecdotes Scenarios Description Division and Classification (we’ll learn about that next)
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DenotationConnotation DescriptionExamples/Anecdotes
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Includes the 3-part formal definition Uses examples Anecdotes—narrative Details—descriptive Can use negation It’s NOT this, or this, but it is more like this. Considers Denotation and Connotation
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Addresses Misconceptions Many people believe that lemongrass is inedible, but it is actually a flavorful seasoning. Tells what it is NOT Not the opposite Think: close, but not quite Example: roller blading is different from roller skating
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Dictionary Definition What a word means Could include word history Example An apple is the fleshy usually rounded red, yellow, or green edible fruit of a usually cultivated tree of the rose family.
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Meanings associated with a word What words/images/ideas are associated with apple?
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Friend + Enemy = Frenemy How do we know if we have a frenemy? What are some characteristics of a frenemy? What are the consequences of having a frenemy?
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