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Many times readers come to a word that may be unfamiliar (not sure what it means) in an article or story. Even though you can “say” the word, this doesn’t necessarily help you “understand” what it means. Remember – you read to understand so it’s important to be honest with yourself.
In the passage below, the word “indignant” is used. Your job is to use context clues (words and sentences around the unfamiliar word) to determine its meaning.
“Mrs. Whaley doesn’t like me,” Ramona answered. “She is supposed to like me. It’s her job to like me.”
All Mrs. Quimby had to say was, “If you’re this grouchy at school, liking you could be hard work.”
Ramona was indignant. Her mother was supposed to feel sorry for her poor, weak little girl.
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 – p. 133
- Define “indignant” using context clues.
- Using a dictionary, define “indignant” below.
Read the following passage and think about the realization Ramona seems to be coming to (what does Ramona finally understand).
Ramona did feel a little better. Her mother was right. She had not thrown up on purpose. Other children had done the same thing. There was that boy in kindergarten and the girl in first grade…
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 – p. 131
Explain what Ramona is beginning to understand in the passage. What is she realizing for the first time?
