LET’S TRY ONE
The path was narrow; only one person could walk along it at a time.
What does narrow mean in this text?
not wide
Only one person fits across the path, a clue that it is not wide.
Learning steps & teaching tips
Use a definition, contrast or example in a short text to infer a word’s meaning.
- Reread the sentence around the unfamiliar word. Choose a meaning that fits those details, then substitute it to check.
- Work through the example. Explain how its evidence supports the answer.
- Try a new question; use the explanation to check your thinking.
Try it together
Try a question with a partner. Before choosing, explain your idea; after choosing, compare it with the explanation.
Reread the sentence around the unfamiliar word. Choose a meaning that fits those details, then substitute it to check.