When and where did I find it. I found this word while reading our course text (Fisher & Frey, 2008) concerning how to select which words to teach. One of the determining factors the authors discuss that should guide instructional attention is whether or not the meaning of a word could be determined based upon contextual analysis.
What it means. The ability to use context clues to discern the meaning of a particular word within its context, “rather than viewing the word in isolation” (Fisher and Frey, p. 28).
Level of familiarity. I am familiar with the concept.
Do I want to know this word well and why? I want to know this word well and continue to develop the skill of contextual analysis to determine the meaning of new words. I also want to know this word well because it will help me focus on the instructional attention I need to give a particular word.
Do I think others should know this word well...if so who and why? Students and teachers should know this word very well. “Use your context clues” is a phrase I have often heard teachers use, and requires explicit instruction. There are different kinds of context clues and all content area teachers should know and be able to explicitly teach different contextual clues (definition, synonym/antonym, inference, etc... ) to their students. Teaching students how and when to use context clues develops word consciousness and metacognitive awareness.
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