Using New Words
Aligned to L.3.6 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
Learning new words helps you talk and write clearly. When you meet a useful word, try using it in your own sentences.
Worked examples
Example 1
After learning 'enormous,' you use it: 'The enormous whale swam past our boat,' which sounds stronger than 'big.'
Example 2
After learning 'reluctant,' you write: 'He was reluctant to hand over the ball,' which says more than 'He didn't want to.'
Example 3
A new word used wrongly is worse than the old word used right. Check the meaning before you put it in an assignment.
Practice questions
- Learn a new word and write it in a sentence.
- Replace a plain word with a stronger one you learned.
- Use a new topic word when you talk about that subject.
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Usar Palabras Nuevas
Aprender palabras nuevas te ayuda a hablar y escribir con claridad. Cuando conozcas una palabra útil, trata de usarla en tus propias oraciones.
Ejemplo 1: Después de aprender 'enorme', la usas: 'La enorme ballena nadó junto a nuestro bote', que suena más fuerte que 'grande'.
Ejemplo 2: Después de aprender 'reacio', escribes: 'Estaba reacio a entregar la pelota', que dice más que 'No quería.'
Ejemplo 3: Una palabra nueva usada mal es peor que la vieja usada bien. Verifica el significado antes de ponerla en una tarea.
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