Decoding Text
Grade 7 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can use different reading strategies, like looking for root words and affixes, to decode challenging words and understand the text.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:47
Using context clues to figure out new words | Reading | Khan Academy
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the sentence: "The scientist hypothesized that the new drug would reduce inflammation." Based on the root word "hypo" meaning "under" or "less," and the suffix "ize" meaning "to make," what is your understanding of the word "hypothesized" in this context? Read the sentence: "The student felt a sense of disbelief upon receiving the acceptance letter." The prefix "dis-" means "not" or "opposite of." How does this prefix contribute to your understanding of the word "disbelief"?”
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