THEA Reading THEA Reading Objective #1Objective #1

Word MeaningWord Meaning

3 types of questions (skills)3 types of questions (skills)

1.1. Words with Words with multiple meaningsmultiple meanings

2.2. Figurative expressionsFigurative expressions

3.3. Unfamiliar and uncommon wordsUnfamiliar and uncommon words and phrasesand phrases

Skill #1:Skill #1:What is a What is a Multiple Meaning wordMultiple Meaning word?? A word with more than one meaning. A word with more than one meaning. Examples:Examples:

– leftleftShe She left left the room.the room.

There are no cookies There are no cookies leftleft in the box. in the box.

He turned He turned leftleft at the corner. at the corner.

– shotshot– crosscross– sentencesentence– judgejudge– rulerule

How many How many multiple meaning words multiple meaning words

can can youyou list? list?The group with the most gets extra The group with the most gets extra

credit!credit!

THEA exampleTHEA example

What is the meaning of the word What is the meaning of the word lockslocks as it as it is used in the paragraph?is used in the paragraph?A. tufts of woolA. tufts of wool

B. hairB. hair

C. firm holdsC. firm holds

D. fastenersD. fasteners

The fiery ball sank lower and lower The fiery ball sank lower and lower in the sky. For a moment, it was a in the sky. For a moment, it was a

strange, round cheeked maiden with strange, round cheeked maiden with brilliant curly brilliant curly lockslocks blowing out behind her blowing out behind her

in the wind. She floated, suspended in the wind. She floated, suspended above the rippled carpet of clouds, then above the rippled carpet of clouds, then

silently slipped from sight.silently slipped from sight.

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

A. tufts of woolA. tufts of woolB. hairB. hairC. firm holdsC. firm holdsD. fastenersD. fasteners

With multiple meaning With multiple meaning words, words, always make sure to always make sure to

check how the word is check how the word is being used being used IN THE IN THE

SELECTION!SELECTION!

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

Skill #2:Skill #2:Figurative LanguageFigurative Language

Watch out!

The author says one thing but means another!

•It’s as dry as a bone.•He’s as stubborn as a mule.•She’s going to kill me if she finds out.•Money talks.•We walked forever.We walked forever.

THEA ExampleTHEA Example

1.1. In the selection, the writer uses the phrase the In the selection, the writer uses the phrase the round-cheeked maidenround-cheeked maiden to refer to: to refer to:

A.A. a clouda cloud

B.B. the windthe wind

C.C. a young womana young woman

D.D. the sunthe sun

THEA ExampleTHEA Example1.1. In the selection, the writer uses the phrase the In the selection, the writer uses the phrase the

round-cheeked maidenround-cheeked maiden to refer to: to refer to:A.A. a clouda cloud

B.B. the windthe wind

C.C. a young womana young woman

D.D. the sunthe sun

The fiery ball sank lower and lower in the sky. For a The fiery ball sank lower and lower in the sky. For a moment, it was a strange, moment, it was a strange, round cheeked maidenround cheeked maiden with brilliant curly locks blowing out behind her in the with brilliant curly locks blowing out behind her in the wind. She floated, suspended above the rippled wind. She floated, suspended above the rippled carpet of clouds, then silently slipped from sight.carpet of clouds, then silently slipped from sight.

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

Skill #3:Skill #3:Unfamiliar Unfamiliar

and and uncommon uncommon

words and phraseswords and phrases

THEA example:THEA example:

1.1. Which of the following is the best Which of the following is the best meaning of the word meaning of the word restivelyrestively as used in as used in the paragraph?the paragraph?

A. anxiouslyA. anxiously

B. sleepilyB. sleepily

C. happilyC. happily

How do I figure out the correct answer?How do I figure out the correct answer?

1.1. Use Use context cluescontext clues words or sentences surrounding the words or sentences surrounding the

mystery word that assist you in mystery word that assist you in determining its meaningdetermining its meaning

2. Use 2. Use word structureword structure This refers to how the mystery word is This refers to how the mystery word is

built. Check for prefixes, familiar root built. Check for prefixes, familiar root words and suffixes.words and suffixes.

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

1.1. Which of the following is the best meaning of the word Which of the following is the best meaning of the word restivelyrestively as used in the paragraph? as used in the paragraph?

A. anxiouslyA. anxiously

B. quietlyB. quietly

C. happilyC. happily

Jason listened carefully. The horses neighed restively in their stalls. The henhouse practically shook with the birds’ anxious squawking. Drummer, the puppy, barked uneasily at Jason’s heels. All the animals seemed to sense that something was about to happen. Then, suddenly, the ranch was as quiescent as a deserted battlefield.

Always plug your choice into the paragraph to make sure in makes sense.

You can greatly help your budget by being frugal. For instance, using store coupons and waiting for expensive items to be on sale can save a lot of money.

a. hardworking b. patient c. thrifty

To save the company, the president had to take the drastic steps of closing one plant and laying off a hundred workers.

a. easy b. illegal c. extreme

The efforts of the firemen to save the woman were The efforts of the firemen to save the woman were futilefutile—she was already dead. —she was already dead.

A. successful B. useless C. early D. too lengthyA. successful B. useless C. early D. too lengthy

The saying “Never put off till tomorrow what you can The saying “Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today” warns that it is best not to do today” warns that it is best not to procrastinateprocrastinate. .

A. delay B. rush C. work too hard D. confuseA. delay B. rush C. work too hard D. confuse

Do Practice #14

page 28-30

Review Test 2page 33-34

Review Test 4 page 36-41

Read pages 17-20

Do Practice #4

page 81-83

Review Test #3 page 88-89

Review Test #4 page 36-41

Read pages 69-72

Homework on objective #1Homework on objective #1Use context clues to find your answers, not the dictionary!! Answers must be

written in your book.

Assignments due at next class meeting