2. Which Word Works? Grade 2 Language Arts

3. Objectives Evaluate the meaning of a word based on how it is used in a sentence. Identify sentences that use a multiple meaning word in the same way. Identify sentences that use a multiple meaning word in a different way. Figure out Find

4. Many words have more than one meaning. The meaning of the word depends upon how it is used in the sentence. What is a multiple meaning word?

5. I have such a fit, when these words don’t fit. I know it sounds mean, but what do these words mean?

6. Let’s look at an example… Here are three different meanings of the word track: a mark left by someone or something a path a set of rails that trains move on

7. Which meaning of the word track is used in each sentence below? track: 1.a mark left by someone or something 2. a path 3. a set of rails that trains move on The cars raced around the track. The railroad track cuts across the road. Is that a bear track in the dirt? 3 2 1

8. Ready to try a few more? dance: 1. to move the body in time to music 2. a party where people move to music The dance started at seven o’clock.2 Justin likes to dance to fast music.1

9. Here’s another one… bat: 1. a wooden stick used for hitting a ball 2. a mammal that usually flies at night Andrew gripped the bat tightly as he waited for the pitch. 1 I saw a bat hanging from the rafters of my grandpa’s barn. 2

10. Let’s try something a little different…. Read the two sentences and look at the words below them. Find the word that fits in both blanks. Here’s an example: The rubber band will _________ if you pull it too far. The dog will __________ at me if I try to pet him. breaksnapbitesniff

11. Please __________ the flashlight over here. The ________ on this pencil broke. TIP: If you aren’t sure which answer is correct, try each one in both blanks.

12. Please stack the dirty dishes in the __________. The boat was so heavy that it started to __________. kitchenkitchen sinkwreckwatersinkwreckwater TIP: If you aren’t sure which answer is correct, try each one in both blanks.

13. Mom made _________ with the strawberries we picked. I don’t want to _________ my fingers in the door. jellyjelly slam jam shutslamjamshut TIP: If you aren’t sure which answer is correct, try each one in both blanks.

14. noun head Katy had chocolate all over her face.

15. noun head verb be in front of look toward Please face the front of the room.

16. noun head verb be in front of look toward verb deal with admit accept It’s time to face the facts.

17. noun head verb be in front of look toward verb deal with admit accept 1 2 3 It’s time to turn and face your partner. 2

18. noun head verb be in front of look toward verb deal with admit accept 1 2 3 Abby has sunscreen on her face. 1

19. noun head verb be in front of look toward verb deal with admit accept 1 2 3 She has to face her fear of heights. 3

20. noun head verb be in front of look toward verb deal with admit accept 1 2 3 My cat’s face is soft. 1

21. noun head verb be in front of look toward verb deal with admit accept 1 2 3 All of the cars faced the same direction. 2

22. It’s time to turn and face your partner. 1. I put my sunglasses on my face. 2. The mom washed the baby’s face. 3. The soccer player faced the goal to kick the ball. 4. My brother faced his fear of snakes.

23. Dad was faced with the decision to change jobs. 1.The teacher asked me to face the board. 2. The clown is doing some face painting. 3. Face your partner and talk about multiple meaning words. 4. My brother faced his fear of snakes.

24. When I walked in the room I saw smiling faces. 1.Mom is faced with the problem on what to cook for dinner. 2. The clown is doing some face painting. 3. Face your partner and talk about multiple meaning words. 4. My brother faced his fear of snakes.