between words (e.g. “What do you think the speaker synonym/antonym, is talking about when he/she analogy) to better says…? Why?” understand each word. Guide your child in using this distinguish among the “If the author had described this interactive tool to sort words connotations of words character as [condescending] with similar definitions based with similar definitions instead of [refined], how would on the connotations. (e.g. refined, respectful, that change this passage and polite, condescending). your understanding of the character?” Language Students must be able to learn Prompt your child to use new Skills Grade 7 (from reading, speaking with vocabulary when he/she speaks Standard 6 others, etc) and accurately use or writes. Ask him/her… Print copies of this graphic organizer (L.7.6) new vocabulary words and for your child to fill in with new words phrases – both general terms that “Do you remember another he/she learns. appear across academic subjects word that means…?” and vocabulary specific to particular topics studied. They “How do you feel when…?” should be able to gather word knowledge when needing a word Encourage your child to use is important for comprehension precise language when he/she or expression. speaks (e.g. “The boy told his dad that he was bored” versus “The boy whined to his dad that he was bored”).
between words (e.g. synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each word. distinguish among the connotations of words with similar definitions (e.g. refined, respectful, polite, condescending). “What do you think the speaker is talking about when he/she says…? Why?” “If the author had described this character as [condescending] instead of [refined], how would that change this passage and your understanding of the character?” Guide your child in using this interactive tool to sort words with similar definitions based on the connotations. Language Skills Grade 7 Standard 6 (L.7.6) Students must be able to learn (from reading, speaking with others, etc) and accurately use new vocabulary words and phrases – both general terms that appear across academic subjects and vocabulary specific to particular topics studied. They should be able to gather word knowledge when needing a word is important for comprehension or expression. Prompt your child to use new vocabulary when he/she speaks or writes. Ask him/her… “Do you remember another word that means…?” “How do you feel when…?” Encourage your child to use precise language when he/she speaks (e.g. “The boy told his dad that he was bored” versus “The boy whined to his dad that he was bored”). Print copies of this graphic organizer for your child to fill in with new words he/she learns.
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