Circumlocution Strategy
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Objective
I can use circumlocution to describe a word or object when I don't know the exact term.
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Practice
11 questions
Define "circumlocution" in your own words.
Explain why using context clues is a helpful strategy when you encounter a word you don't know.
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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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