Notice the word
Pause at the unfamiliar word without giving up.
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Reading to Learn. Module 3 of 6.
Vocabulary in Context
When a word is unfamiliar, the words around it can leave clues.
What your brain is learning
Read around the word.
Do not skip the word or guess from one letter. Read the whole sentence. Look for examples, descriptions, contrasts, or word parts. Try a meaning and check whether it makes sense.
Here is what to do right now
Use one clear thinking routine.
Read around it
Read the sentence before and after the word.
Collect the clues
Look for examples, descriptions, contrasts, and word parts.
Test a meaning
Replace the word with your idea and reread the sentence.
Practice text
Read, notice, and think.
Lena was reluctant to step onto the stage.
She stayed behind the curtain and shook her head.
After a deep breath, she finally walked forward.
Reluctant means unsure or unwilling to do something.
Read. Play. Atelier.
Your three missions.
Read
Follow the clues
Use Lena’s actions to explain the word reluctant.
Open Meaning MakerPlay
Swap the word
Replace reluctant with eager. Notice how the scene changes.
Try a Word SwapAtelier
Make a word clue card
Write the word on one side and draw its strongest context clue on the other.
Open the AtelierClover says
A good meaning must fit the sentence.
The first idea is not always the best one. Reread and test it. Strong readers change their minds when the clues point somewhere new.
Notice what grew
What can you do now?
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