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Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words

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Sixth graders explore the meanings of unknown words in science fiction. In this language arts lesson, 6th graders participate in a game of Balderdash and guess the meanings of given words. Students discuss how to use context clues to determine the meanings of unknown words.

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Grade
6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
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Text-to-Speech
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Common Core

L.6.4.a L.6.4.d

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