1. With a partner, take turns reading one paragraph of the selection at a time. At the end of each paragraph, stop and identify any unfamiliar words, including those in your list and any other words in the text. Review the paragraph trying to find the meaning by using context clues. Consult footnotes and the Words for Everyday Use for definitions. Record the words and their definitions in your notebook.
2. Once you have determined the meanings of unfamiliar words, reread the text with your partner. This time read opposite paragraphs of the first reading.
If you have difficulty identifying and remembering unfamiliar words, try creating a mnemonic device to help you remember. You might use visuals or word play to help you remember. For example: I let the water in the shoreline for inlet. Or you might visualize a large cow standing over you for the verb cow. Work with your partner to come up with interesting, memorable devices.