Word Play

Write the word Then use the eight descriptors to define the word. Write each descriptor on the right side of the paper and the response next to it.

1. Visualization What image comes to mind when reading this word? 2. Tone/Mood What mood is revealed? 3. Opposites What is it not? Antonyms? Non-examples 4. In context How is it used? What context clues helped reveal the word meaning? 5. Associations What is it like? Synonyms 6. New Uses Use the word a new way 7. Definitions What is the technical, literal, or figurative meaning of this word 8. Writers Why did the author use this word? What Choice is the purpose or effect the word has on the writing?
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiplemeaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate

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