Comments by Sarah Powers Most recent public comments by Sarah Powers https://nowcomment.com/users/122887 Context clue was my first thought, encouraging students to read on just a bit to see if they can find the meaning. https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2812808 https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2812808 Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:06:25 -0400 Direct instruction opens the door for students to make the connection to more familiar words such as possessions/belongings. https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2812806 https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2812806 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:29:08 -0400 I would also use a word map for this word. Working with a large number of ELL, the word map would connect this new word to known words. https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2812804 https://nowcomment.com/documents/40909?scroll_to=2812804 Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:27:17 -0400