055 Clipped Words
👩🏫 Teacher’s Guide
Objective
Students will apply clipped words using the examples and practice below.
Vocabulary
example, explain
Teaching Notes
- Model one response, then ask students to work independently and explain their choices with specific words or evidence.
- Teach the rule, discuss the worked example, and cover answers during practice.
- Use incorrect responses to identify which part of the rule needs another example.
- Allow approximately 25–35 minutes, including discussion and independent practice.
🧒 Student Worksheet
Concept and Helping Material
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Big Idea
A clipped word is a shortened form of a longer word.
advertisement → ad; laboratory → lab; photograph → photo
Vocabulary and Definition
- — a model that shows an idea
- — tell how or why
Words to Learn
example, explain
Sentences to Fill In
- The term for a model that shows an idea is ____.
- The term for tell how or why is ____.
Think & Respond Q&A
- What is lab short for?
- What is photo short for?
- Clip advertisement.
- Why might a writer choose the longer form?
Hands-On Experiment or Activities
Write a short paragraph applying the skill. Underline your evidence or target words and explain one choice.
Reflection
- Explain one thing you learned.
- Write a short paragraph applying the skill. Underline your evidence or target words and explain one choice.