Chapter 66.1
Become a Word Detective - Master Academic Vocabulary Skills
You will learn powerful strategies to find meanings of academic words using context clues, glossaries, and word parts for better reading success.
What You'll Learn
You use context clues to find meanings of words.
You learn academic vocabulary through glossaries and bold print.
You break down word parts to understand new vocabulary.
You practice with science words and reference tools daily.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify word meanings using context clues from passages.
2
You discover vocabulary through pictures and text examples together.
3
You apply academic words like aquatic, terrestrial, and marine.
Why This Matters
You need these word-finding skills to understand challenging texts and succeed in all your school subjects throughout your education.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Context Clues
Academic Vocabulary
Word Parts
Glossary Skills
Reading Strategies
TN Curriculum Aligned
