Multiple-meaning words have more than one meaning. In a dictionary, the meanings are numbered. Context clues are hints in a text that help you figure out the appropriate meaning.
Dictionary Entries hide (hīd) verb 1 to go where no one can see you noun 2 an animal’s skin knot (not) noun 1 the tied ends of rope or string 2 unit used to measure a ship’s speed lodge (loj) verb 1 to become fixed in one place and not move noun 2 a small house or cabin tracks (traks) noun 1 the rails a train rides on 2 marks left by an animalDetermine Meanings Find each of these words in the selection. Determine which meaning applies in the text. Use context clues.
SOCIAL SCIENCE
1 Plan Your Research Locate information about a constellation. Narrow your topic and locate one story that people in the past told about the constellation. Use books, or look online.
Find out about constellations.
Internet InsideNG.com2 Prepare Your Materials Read the story.
Then write it in your own words. Make a poster with a picture of the constellation and your story.
3 Share the Story Post your work in a “Constellation Corner.”
These stars form Scorpius, the scorpion.