Presentation: Present the word or phrase in context.
Definition: Guide students to use context clues, word parts (i.e., prefixes, root words, suffixes), or word relationships (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, etc.) to develop a student-friendly definition.
Explanation: Ask students to explain the word or phrase orally or in writing with words and/or pictures.
Connections: Help students make connections. For example:
1. Have students classify or compare the new word and phrase with other known words (e.g., identify synonyms or word families or write analogies).
2. Show a short video that illustrates a real-life context.
3. For English language learners, connect the word to the home language or identify cognates.
Application: Direct students to use the word or phrase in new contexts. For example:
1. Asks student to answer questions about the text that require them to use the word or phrase.
2. Have students participate in wordplay or games with the word or phrase, such as acting out the meaning.

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