1. Eng 83R
Tuesday, 9/3
Agenda
Literature Circle Sign-Ups
The Dictionary (Ch. 4)
Review Summary
Assignment
Review Context Clues
Topic (Ch. 6)
Annotating/Underlining
Vocabulary Assignment #2

2. Homework
 Please put the following on the counter:
 Context Clues Assignment
 Summary Assignment
 We will review these later in the class

3. Literature Circle Sign-Up
 I will pass around the Literature Circle
Sign-up.
 Please indicate your preference.
 On Thursday I will give you your
assignment and Literature Circle packets.
 We are going to postpone the first
Literature Circle to the fourth week of
class, on 9/17/13.

4. The Dictionary
Entryways Ch. 4
“The only place in which
success comes before work
is in the dictionary.”
-Vidal Sassoon

5. Dictionary
 In the previous chapter we learned all
about context clues. But sometimes we
encounter problems with words, for
example:
 There aren’t any context clues
 Context alone isn’t enough or several
meanings are possible.
 You need to understand the exact
meaning of a word

6. Three Important Dictionary
Skills
 How to locate a word in a traditional
dictionary and an online one
 How to interpret dictionary pronunciation
symbols
 How to pick the right definition

7. Types of Dictionaries
 Collegiate: designed for college students
 Pocket: smaller and not as complete

9. On-Line Dictionary
www.learnersdictionary.com

10. Let’s look up
 Instrinsic
 www.learnersdictionary.com

11. Guide Words
 One way to find a given word in a dictionary is to
use guidewords—the pair of words at the very top
of each dictionary page.

12.  Which word below would be found on
the dictionary page with the guidewords
floodlight/flower?
Floral Flying Fleet

13. The dictionary entry will
provide:
1. Spelling and syllables
2. Pronunciation
3. Part of speech
4. Definitions
5. Synonyms or antonyms
Intrinsic
(ĭn-trĭnʹzĭk) adjective. Relating or belonging to the
essential nature of a thing; inherent. Antonym: extrinsic.

14. Dictionary Scavenger Hunt
 Read the instructions carefully.
 You may work alone or with a partner.
 When you are done, bring your paper to
me.

15. Let’s Practice in the book
 As time permits:
 Exercise 4.1
 Exercise 4-4
 Exercise 4-5
 At 12:45 we will take a 5-minute break.
When you return, please pick up your
homework assignments, and we will
review them.

16. Let’s review the
summary &
context clues
assignment

17. Drive Ch. 1 & Context Clues
 How difficult was the reading?
 What about the summary?
 Did you write notes in the margin
 Did you make an outline?
 Let’s go over the questions
 Any questions on the context clues?

18. Topic, Ch. 6

19. Topic
 One of the very essential comprehension
skills for understanding a paragraph is
determining the topic.
 In order to learn the clues to the topic,
you’ll use inductive reasoning to figure
them out.

20. Topic
 What is inductive reasoning?
 Using particular examples to reach a
general conclusion about something.
 Without realizing this, you use inductive
reasoning constantly in your everyday life.
 When you walk up to two friends that are
talking, and you listen for a minute, you
can figure out what they are saying,
right?

21. Topic
 Mike: Well it wasn’t difficult at all.
 Brian: Yeah, even the two essay questions
weren’t bad.
 Mike Uh-huh. I finished them, and I
actually had time to reread my answers.
 Brian: Me, too, and the multiple choice
questions were really easy.

22. Topic
 To determine the topic of a paragraph,
ask yourself,
 Who or what is this paragraph about.
 Sometimes the answer will be obvious.
 Authors often give clues to the topic.

23.  The topic…
 Can be a single word, few words, phrase
 Is not a sentence
 Often repeated several times within a
paragraph
 May be seen in the title or heading
 May appear in bold face or italic type

24.  In order to be a successful student, it is
important that the student is organized. Being
organized includes using a planner and/or a
calendar. Next, a successful student needs to
attend all classes and arrive at least 5 minutes
early. Thirdly, a successful student must
complete all homework assignments. Finally,
a successful student must participate in class.
 What is the topic of this paragraph?
 Successful students

25.  Experts say that exercise is one of the best ways to
reduce stress, relax muscles, and promote a sense
of well-being. Most people find that they have
more energy when they exercise regularly. Make
exercise a daily habit and top priority in your life.
The topic of this sentence is
a. reducing stress
b. exercise
c. prioritizing your life
d. energy

26. Topics
• Enchiladas
• Mexican food
• Tacos
• Nachos
• Burritos
• Dogs
• Cats
• Fish
• Pets
• Turtles

27. Topics English
 Geography
 College courses
 History
 Math
 Football
 Baseball
 Basketball
 Soccer
 Sports

28. Let’s Practice
 Page 136 (214).

29. Annotation &
Underlining
-Drive Ch. 5

30. Annotation
• What does “annotation” mean?
• “A critical or explanatory note or body of notes added to a
text.”
• For the sake of this class, annotation is adding notes to a text;
however, it also includes, highlighting, underlining, and using
symbols.
• Annotating is a useful tool for improving reading
comprehension and for remembering the assigned text.
• Keep it simple. You are trying to connect with the reading in
some way. Use the tools that work best for you.
• Make the reading personal. Try to find some way to connect
with the material.

31. Annotation
Step One: Circle unknown words. As you read, circle each word you come across that is
unfamiliar. You may need to come back and reread the sentences before and after the word to get
at the meaning of the word.
Step Two: Def Mark definitions. Underline, highlight or circle sentences that provide you
with a definition. It is useful to write "def" in the margin so you can locate the definition
quickly.
Step Three: X Mark sentences that provide examples by marking an "X" next to the sentence.

32. Annotation
Step Four: ? Make notes to yourself in the margins. As
you read, write any questions or comments that crop up in
your mind in the margin next to the passage
Step Four: Place a star next to important passages.
This is extremely helpful when taking a test that requires
you to read a passage, because the questions that follow
the reading will most likely refer back to these points.
Step Five: If you read something in the passage that
relates to something else, draw arrows.

33. Homework for Thursday
 Entryways Ch. 3: Chapter Check pp. 48-
49; Review exercises pp. 50-54
 Entryways Ch. 4 Chapter Check pp. 93;
Review exercises pp 94-98.
 Vocabulary Assignment #2