Context Clues

Objective: SWBAT apply decoding strategies to problem-solve unknown words while reading.

• I can use context clues to find the meaning of unknown words.
• I can listen for information.

Writing Response:
What assumption can we make with the following information?
Squeaky says her dad is the one one faster than her + kids like when their parents are talented = ?

To Do:
1) Independent Reading
2) Reading Journal
3) Discuss the writing response and explain context clues
4) Watch the opening scene from A Serious Man
5) Have students identify the meanings of the following words using context clues:
    - groshen
    - droshky
    - Zohar reb
    - dybbuk
6) Students will work in small groups to complete the Vocabulary in Context (Pg. 33)