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Table of Contents
Context Clues (7.1.6.3, 7.1.6.5, 7.1.6.9)............................................... 4
Main Idea (7.1.7.3, 7.2.2.2).............................................................. 8
Details (7.1.7.3, 7.2.2.2)................................................................. 12
Inferences and Generalizations (7.1.7.3)................................ 16
Text Structure (7.1.7.5).............................................................. 20
Cause and Effect (7.1.7.4, 7.1.7.5). ............................................... 24
Connect, Compare, and Contrast Texts (7.1.7.5, 7.1.7.7)........... 28
Author’s Purpose (7.1.7.2)........................................................ 32
Characters (7.2.1.2). ................................................................. 36
Plot and Setting (7.2.1.2).......................................................... 40
Theme (7.2.1.2).......................................................................... 44
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Poetic Elements (7.2.1.3).......................................................... 48
Using Language (7.2.1.7)......................................................... 52
Organizing and Evaluating Information (7.6.2.2).................. 56
Reading Media (7.6.3.3). .......................................................... 60
Acknowledgments................................................................ 64
7.1.6.3
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Florida and a Grade-Level Expectation code in it. This code tells you
what is being covered in the lesson.
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7.1.6.3,
7.1.6.5,
7.1.6.9
Context Clues
When you read, you may encounter words that have
more than one meaning. You may also find words you
have never seen before. Context clues can help you
figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words. A word’s
context includes the words and sentences around
it. These words and sentences can be clues to the
meaning of a word you’re unsure of.
Read the following paragraph:
The inspector ducked into the crawl space
below the house. He shined his flashlight on each
long, wooden beam supporting the floor. The
bright beam of light stopped on one board. The
board showed signs of termite damage.
The word beam appears twice in the paragraph.
What does it mean in each case? A beam is a
long piece of wood or metal used as a support in
construction. A beam can also be a stream of light or
other particles. Both meanings are correct. Context
helps you know the correct meaning of the word each
time it appears. A
Now read this paragraph:
The carpenter used his tape measure to
find the exact distance between the beams. He
needed to cut a block of wood to fit inside that
space. First, he measured and marked the correct
length on a board. Then he set his square at the
mark and drew a right angle across the board.
WORD BANK
context
A
build a bridge
Look back at the
paragraph about the
inspector. In the first
appearance of beam, the
words wooden, supporting
the floor, and board are
clues that, in this case,
the word beam refers to a
piece of wood.
For the second
appearance of beam,
the words shined his
flashlight, bright, and of
light are clues that, in
this case, the word beam
refers to a stream of light.
The tallest building
in Florida is the Four
Season Hotel and Tower
in Miami. It is 70 stories
high.
What does the word
stories mean in this
paragraph?
• retelling of events
• floors of a building
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A square is a rectangle with four sides of the same length. It can also be an
L-shaped tool used for drawing 90-degree angles—right angles. Which meaning
does square have in the paragraph you just read? The words around square are
clues to its meaning. In this case, a square is a carpenter’s tool.
GUIDED PRACTICE
Read the following selection. As you read, circle any unfamiliar words.
Building the Walls
Jake was a part of the construction crew. Early
in the process of building a house, workers frame
the interior walls. That was Jake’s current task.
The first step was to cut all the studs, or vertical
planks of wood, to the proper length. Then, he
would nail the studs to horizontal planks called
plates. Next, he would tilt the wall up. After that,
he’d use braces, or diagonal planks, to keep it
upright. Then, he’d move the wall to the correct
spot on the floor. Finally, he’d nail the bottom plate
to the floor. If he did his job right, he’d quickly be
done framing all the walls in the room.
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build a bridge
If you don’t know what the
word frame means in the
second sentence, how
can you figure it out?
• First, think about what
type of word frame is.
In this sentence, does
it name a thing or an
action?
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1 Draw a line to connect each word to its meaning
as it is used in the paragraph above.
studs
horizontal planks
plates
diagonal planks
braces
vertical planks
2 What does the word frame mean? B
A to nail studs to horizontal planks
B to cut studs, or vertical planks of wood
C to build a structure for a wall
D to move a wall to the correct spot
• Next, think about the
clues in the surrounding
words and sentences.
Look at the underlined
clue words. What does
the word frame seem to
tell about?
Now, look at the answer
choices and answer
Number 2.
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Practice
Now read the following selection.
The Architect
Long before the construction crew arrives on the
scene, the builder must work with the architect to design
the building. Even before that, the builder must select an
architect to do the job. Choosing an architect can be
a daunting process. There are many architects, and
each has his or her own style. Finding the right one
requires patience.
Builders can gather information about available
architects in a number of ways. They can use
the advice of trusted friends and colleagues. They
can visit the architects’ Websites to look over promotional materials. These
materials include descriptions of how the architects create building designs
and photographs of their work. Builders can call former clients to find out
more about an architect’s style and performance. And, of course, builders can
interview the architects directly.
After gathering all this information, a builder tries to find an architect who is
the best match for his or her goals. The more work the builder puts into finding
the right architect, the more successful the building project will be.
3 If a process is daunting, it is
A simple
B difficult
C frightening
D impossible
4 Which of the following words best describes an architect’s promotional
materials?
A resources an architect uses to design buildings
B supplies an architect likes to use in buildings
C information an architect provides about him- or herself
D notes of advice an architect gathers from friends and colleagues
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Use context clues to answer the following questions.
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Now read the following selection. The underlined words can have more than
one meaning.
Architecture
Architecture is one of the oldest art forms. The architecture of a society
often reflects the society’s beliefs and values.
Two main elements architects consider when designing a building are
function and appearance. Every building has a function, or purpose. Whether
creating an office building or a family home, an architect must think about
its function. The structure’s appearance is also a vital aspect of the overall
design. The power of the architect’s artistic creation is in how he or she
combines these elements.
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5 Look at the following chart. In the first column are words that have more than
one meaning. Locate each word in the selection above, and look at the context
clues. Then, circle the meaning next to each word in the chart that matches its
meaning in the selection.
Word
Meaning 1
Meaning 2
reflect
to send light back instead of
absorbing it
to express or show something
office
a place where work is done
an important position in
government
vital
extremely important
relating to life
6 Write a definition for the word function. Use
context clues in the selection to help you.
The construction
industry is an important
part of the Florida
economy. In 2007,
construction accounted
for $45 billion of the
state’s gross domestic
product. To attract more
workers to the industry,
Florida holds a yearly
Construction Career
Days program aimed at
high school students.
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