Figuring Out Unfamiliar Words


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Figuring Out Unfamiliar Words

In this playlist you will learn and use many strategies for figuring out the meanings of unfamiliar words.

1. Collecting New Words (TV411):

  • Watch the video as the Emergency Medical Technician explains what he does when he discovers a new word.
2. Roots & Their Families (TV411):
  • Follow directions and complete three different lessons to learn the meanings of root words.
  • Click “Submit Answers” to see if you’re correct before you move on to the next questions.
3. Prefixes Rap (Flocabulary): Watch this hip-hop video about prefixes.

4. Rooting Out Words - Multiple Games (FunBrain):
  • Choose “Simple Tutorial” or “Numbers Tutorial” to begin.
  • Follow the directions and learn about the meanings of root words.
  • Each round of the game gets more challenging.
  • Play all games in “Simple,” “Numbers,” and “Months.”

Video: Collecting New Words (tv411)

Expand your vocabulary when you join this EMT as he explains how to learn and remember new words.

Roots & Their Families (tv411)

Become a master when you complete this set of interactive lessons that teach common word roots.

Prefixes Rap (Flocabulary)

Are you ready to test your "flocabulary"? Hop to the hip as you learn about the role of the prefix.

Rooting Out Words - Multiple Games (FunBrain)

In this game help Remainder, the Dog, identify the meanings of word roots to earn points!

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