Determine word meanings within context. SPI 0501.1.11

Links verified on 1/15/2012

1. Context Clues - multiple-choice quiz
2. Context Clues 2 - select correct meaning of the word from context clues
3. Greek suffixes and prefixes - meanings
4. Greek & Latin Roots Skills - four types of Quia activities
5. Guessing Vocabulary in Context - ten multiple-choice questions, immediate grading
6. Guessing Vocabulary in Context - 2 - ten more multiple choice questions
7. Guided Comprehension: Knowing How Words Work Using Semantic Feature Analysis - students learn semantic feature analysis, a strategy that teaches them to identify characteristics associated with related words or concepts
8. Homographs (multiple meaning words) - Two definitions are given for the same word. You have to guess which word is being described. (a Quia quiz)
9. How Words Work - learning the common roots and prefixes; meanings of prefixes
10. Jelly Fish Game - Type the root, suffix and or prefix to fill the sea with Jellyfish.
11. Latin and Greek Word Elements - article with examples of common roots
12. Multiple Meaning Practice Sheets - interactive sheets, sheets to print and teaching materials.
13. Multiple Meaning Words - Write or tell two sentences for each word below. Be sure to use the word as a noun in one sentence and as a verb in the other sentence. Click on a word to check your answers.
14. Multiple Meanings - online quiz that requires thinking about word meanings
15. Online Vocabulary Exercises - links to twenty-nine vocabulary building exercises; matching, multiple choice, and gap-fill activities [This expired page comes from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
16. Prefix Mix - working with "Pre" and "Post," prefixes with opposite meanings
17. Prefixes Make New Words - drag prefixes to complete sentences correctly
18. Prefixes Say Plenty - choose the word that best completes the sentence
19. Putting Down Roots - drag roots into blanks to complete sentences
20. Putting Down Roots (2) - drag roots into blanks to complete sentences
21. Putting Your Roots into Action - look for roots in unfamiliar words
22. Putting Your Roots into Action (2) - look for roots in unfamiliar words
23. Reading Clues - Make logical guesses about the meaning of the unknown words in the following paragraph
24. Roots & Prefixes - Test your knowledge of the meanings of latin and greek roots and prefixes! Quiz quiz
25. Root Words - underline root words - circle the prefix or suffix
26. Rooting Out Words - Help Remainder the Dog gather enough mushrooms to sell at the market by uncovering the roots of words. (three categories, several difficulty levels - from FunBrain)
27. Space Station - Divide words in blue into syllables and type the words into the box with a '-' between the syllables. [example: fi-nal]
28. Strategy for Multisyllabic Word Decoding - lesson plan [This expired lesson plan comes from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
29. Suffixes Say a Lot - pick the best definition of the capitalized word
30. Success with Suffixes - fill in the blanks with words ending in "er."
31. Suffixes Make New Words - drag suffix to the correct root word
32. Using Context Clues - three matching activities using pull-down lists
33. Using Context Clues - This section will help you review and strengthen your knowledge of using context clues. The 30 exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Determine your level of knowledge and then select an exercise from the lists at the site.
34. Using Context Clues Activities - a collection of resources at Internet4Classrooms
35. Using Multiple Meanings - decide which sentences use a word correctly
36. What's a Root? - work with five roots
37. What's a Root? (2) - work with five more roots
38. What's My Meaning - (four Quia games) match words with meanings Matching | Concentration | Flash Cards | Word Search
39. What are Context Clues - lesson with quiz
40. Word Formation - many English words come from Latin, which uses prefixes and suffixes
41. Word Jungle - Turn the dial to 5th grade and then click Start. Choose correct meaning of given word to swing in jungle
42. Word Meaning: Context Clues - select correct meaning of the word from context clues
43. Word Meaning: Context Clues 2 - select correct meaning of the word from context clues
44. Word Parts: Roots, Prefixes and Suffixes - This section will help you review and strengthen your knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes. For each topic, 30 exercises are grouped into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Determine your level of knowledge and then select an exercise from the lists at the site.
45. Words with multiple meanings - fill in the blanks from a word list

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