Word Wealth: Vocabulary and Language · Vocabulary & Language
Context Clues and Nuance
Using surrounding text to define unfamiliar words and understanding subtle differences in synonyms.
Key Questions
- 1How does the context of a sentence provide hints about a word's definition?
- 2Why might an author choose 'stroll' instead of 'walk'?
- 3How does understanding nuance improve the precision of our own writing?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Reading - Grade 4
Grade: Grade 4
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: Word Wealth: Vocabulary and Language
Period: Vocabulary & Language
Suggested Methodologies
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