Circumlocution Strategy

Circumlocution Strategy

Grade 6 · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can use circumlocution to describe a word or object when I don't know the exact term.

Warm-Up Video

Khan Academy · 4:47

Using context clues to figure out new words | Reading | Khan Academy

Practice Questions

11 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe a device you use to communicate with people far away, without saying the word "phone" or any brand names. Describe a large vehicle used for public transportation, without saying the word "bus" or any brand names.

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