Strategies for working out an unknown word
As external exams become a larger part of the Queensland senior school experience, it is vital teachers prepare students to be able to work out the meaning of an unfamiliar word without consulting a dictionary or a mobile phone. In this video, Pat Hipwell discusses strategies for working out unknown words.
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Strategies for helping students understand new words
Some words may be easy to spell, but the meaning can take some time for students to understand.
Patricia Hipwell
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