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Using Cues/Syntax Surgery

The passage provides instructions for readers to practice "syntax surgery" on unfamiliar words. It has the reader identify an unfamiliar word within a sentence, underline any clues around the word, make an educated guess of the meaning, and determine if a potential definition choice fits with the context. The reader is then asked to generate word maps for 3 unfamiliar words from a separate article, cutting them into pieces to practice reassembling with a partner.

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Using Cues/Syntax Surgery

The passage provides instructions for readers to practice "syntax surgery" on unfamiliar words. It has the reader identify an unfamiliar word within a sentence, underline any clues around the word, make an educated guess of the meaning, and determine if a potential definition choice fits with the context. The reader is then asked to generate word maps for 3 unfamiliar words from a separate article, cutting them into pieces to practice reassembling with a partner.

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Directions: Write down the two sentences below, then go back and correct the sentences.

1. The race between she and gretchen learns squeaky an important lesson

2. Its about respect for the efferts of others

1. The race between her and Gretchen teaches Squeaky an important lesson. 2. Its about respect for the efforts of others.

How are readers like Surgeons?

1. Turn to your NOTE section and copy the sentence below and do syntax surgery: Your cousin claimed to be late because the doors of his house were frozen shut. Even though I have my doubts, his explanation is plausible. It got really cold last night. I'll just have to take his word for it. If a statement is plausible, __________. a. you must always believe it b. you should never believe it c. it's hard to understand because it makes no sense d. it's believable enough to possibly be true

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Circle the unfamiliar word. Look to see if there is a root or part of the word that is familiar to you (ex: in/adequate=not) Figure out what part of speech the word is (hint: look at the words directly around the unfamiliar word and the answer choices). Underline the clues in the sentence and around the word that may explain the meaning of the unfamiliar word. Put the clues together and make an educated guess in the margin. Plug-in the answer choice and see if it makes sense.

Related Words: -Credible -Possible -Invisible

POV: ible ending=adj

Unfamiliar Word w/i


Sentence

Words Providing
Clues About Word

Prediction
(What do you think this word mean?)

1.) 2.) 3.)

Directions: look at the list of words and ideas from the article Shock and Awe and see if you can make any predictions about their meanings or what the topic or tone of the author may be.

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) Emotional baggage Neuroscientist Cognitive Morlock/Eloi Tiger Moms Clich

Directions: choose 3 unfamiliar words from the article Shock and Awe to complete a word map for once you have completed Syntax Surgery for them.
DEFINITION SYNONYM/ANTONYM

WORD

ILLUSTRATION

USE WORD IN SILLY SENTENCE

Directions: using scissors, cut your word maps into four squares each making sure to mix them all up. When finished, mix pieces with a partner and see who can put them back together the quickest.

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