Step 1: Read an Article

Read this excerpt from the article about William Kamkwamba.

Step 2: Things to Do When Reading

Track where you needed to look at the context carefully to find meaning.

Identify three words where context seemed to help you understand the meaning of what you were reading.
Write out these words and the context that helped you. Now look up dictionary definitions for your three words. How did you do?
Which words had positive connotations?

Do you see words in the excerpts that have really positive connotations?

Question

Step 1: Read an Article

Read this excerpt from the article about William Kamkwamba.

Step 2: Things to Do When Reading

Track where you needed to look at the context carefully to find meaning.

Identify three words where context seemed to help you understand the meaning of what you were reading.
Write out these words and the context that helped you. Now look up dictionary definitions for your three words. How did you do?
Which words had positive connotations?

Do you see words in the excerpts that have really positive connotations?

anonymous · Answer

Write out five words that make you feel good about William Kamkwamba's story.
Step 3: What to Submit

Reflect on your new tools for reading more effectively.

Write a paragraph of no fewer than five sentences explaining how your reading has improved using clues from the context and understanding connotations. Be sure you give specific examples.

Your paragraph should include the three words that you understood from context clues and the five words that had a positive connotation for you.

anonymous · Answer

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