Multiple Meaning Words

5.FL.VA.7a Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

5.FC: Foundational Concepts

1. Use advanced features of digital tools and media-rich resources to communicate key ideas and details in a way that informs, persuades, and/or entertains.

5.PC: Programming Concepts

1. Create simple animated stories or solve pre-existing problems using a precise sequence of instructions and simple loops, collaboratively or individually. 2. Identify bugs (errors) in basic programming.

I can identify the meaning of a word as it is used in text.

I can use context clues to help understand the meaning of a multiple meaning word.

I can use multiple meaning words correctly in the context of my writing.

• Can you think of a word that is a multiple meaning word? Talk to your neighbor about it.

I will spin the wheel of multiple meaning words. Whatever multiple meaning word it lands on is the word you have to use in an example sentence. You will post your sentence on the padlet link below. Remember to think before you post.

How can you use advanced features of digital tools and media-rich resources to share your knowledge of multiple meaning words?

Select three multiple meaning words that you like. Put each word on a slide of its own. Write sentences to show what the words means. You will have a total of six sentences. Add animation, images, and gifs to enhance your text. See my AI generated example for guidance. Use the online dictionary for help with the definitions of the multiple meaning words.

Example: The wave nearly knocked us down at the beach.

The boy waved goodbye to his mom.

Write two different sentences for each of the multiple meaning words.