Grandaddy
and Janetta
Multiple
Meaning Words
Indicators:
1.2.D.1.d Make inferences about the meaning of a word based on its use in a
sentence.
1.2.D.1.e Identify
simple multiple meaning words
Directions. There are several words in this story that have more than one meaning. If a word has more than one meaning, we call it a multiple meaning word. The multiple meaning words in the story are listed in the chart. Identify the meanings of each of these words and compare the two meanings.
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Word |
First
meaning |
Second
meaning |
Compare
meanings |
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racket |
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close |
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train |
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trip |
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mind |
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empty |
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Play a game where you act out the two meanings and others have to guess the words. Then come up with other words to add to the game.
Play the following multiple meaning word games found at these sites on the internet:
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/ps4mm1.htm
http://www.quia.com/cb/6344.html