Word Meaning Strategies Game
In the sentence 'The bark of the tree was rough and brown,' what strategy would help you understand that 'bark' means the outer covering of a tree?
Using a dictionaryLooking at context cluesBreaking the word into partsFinding its root wordWhat does the prefix 'un-' mean in the word 'uncomfortable'?
AgainBeforeNotManyWhich reference source would be BEST to find the meaning of an unknown word?
AtlasDictionaryEncyclopediaThesaurusIn 'The star of the movie gave a stellar performance,' what does 'stellar' mean based on its root word?
PoorAverageStar-likeFunnyWhich word has the suffix that means 'full of'?
HelpfulJoyfulCarefulThankfulWhat strategy would help you understand the meaning of 'trunk' in 'The elephant used its trunk to spray water'?
Breaking down the wordUsing context cluesFinding the root wordLooking for a prefixWhich Greek root means 'water'?
BioHydroGeoPhonWhat does the suffix '-less' mean in 'helpless'?
MoreWithWithoutBeforeWhich word is a multiple-meaning word?
HappyExcitedBankTiredWhat strategy would help you understand an unfamiliar word in a science textbook?
Skip the wordAsk a friendUse the glossaryGuess randomlyABOUT WORD MEANING STRATEGIES GRADE 4 GAME
This engaging vocabulary game helps 4th grade students develop essential skills in determining word meanings through various strategies. Students practice using context clues, understanding multiple-meaning words, and applying knowledge of prefixes, suffixes and root words in an interactive digital format. The game provides differentiated learning opportunities aligned with Common Core Standard L.4.4.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through this gamified activity, students will:
- Use context clues to determine word meanings
- Identify and understand multiple-meaning words
- Apply knowledge of common Greek and Latin affixes and roots
- Use reference materials to clarify word meanings
- Build vocabulary through engaging with grade-level text
Tags
vocabulary development, context clues, word meanings, prefixes, suffixes, root words, reference skills, multiple meaning words, vocabulary strategies, grade 4 vocabulary, common core aligned, digital learning, interactive quiz, vocabulary game
