📚 Part 1: Context Clues and Word Parts

I can use context clues and word parts to determine the meaning of new vocabulary words.

1. Read this sentence: "The resilient athlete quickly recovered from her injury and returned to the game." What does "resilient" mean?

Weak and easily hurt

Able to bounce back from difficulties

Very fast and athletic

Angry about being injured

2. In the sentence "The archaeologist began the excavation of the ancient ruins," what does "excavation" mean?

The process of carefully digging up

The study of old buildings

The protection of historical sites

The cleaning of dirty objects

3. "The teacher will illuminate the difficult concept with examples." The word "illuminate" means:

To make brighter with light

To make clearer or easier to understand

To make more difficult

To write down carefully

4. Which context clues helped you understand the meaning of "murmur" in this sentence: "She could only murmur a quiet 'thank you' because her voice was barely a whisper."

"quiet"

"barely a whisper"

"thank you"

"voice"

🎭 Part 2: Literal vs. Figurative Language

I can identify and explain literal and figurative language using vocabulary words.

5. Read these two sentences about "quiver." Which one uses figurative language?

A) The archer pulled an arrow from his quiver.

B) Her voice began to quiver with excitement.

Sentence A

Sentence B

6. Explain why the sentence "The wind murmured secrets through the trees" uses figurative language:

7. Which sentence uses "illuminate" in a figurative way?

The lamp will illuminate the dark room.

The book will illuminate the mystery for readers.

✏️ Part 3: Using New Vocabulary

I can use new vocabulary words accurately in my own sentences.

8. Write an original sentence using the word "resilient" in a literal way:

9. Create a sentence using "excavation" that shows you understand its meaning:

10. Write a sentence using "quiver" as a verb (action word), not as a noun (thing):

11. Challenge: Write one sentence that uses TWO vocabulary words from today's lesson:

Tier 2 Vocabulary Practice

Tier 2 Vocabulary Practice

📚 Part 1: Context Clues and Word Parts

🎭 Part 2: Literal vs. Figurative Language

✏️ Part 3: Using New Vocabulary

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