I am really interested in vintage fashion and love collecting vintage clothing pieces. Whenever I go to thrift stores or flea markets, I always keep an eye out for unique and rare finds. Last weekend, I stumbled upon a beautiful 1950s dress that was in pristine condition. The intricate embroidery and delicate beading caught my attention immediately. As I examined the dress closely, I noticed a label that said it was made by a couturier in Paris. I was ecstatic to have found such a gem. Although the dress was a bit pricey, I couldn't resist adding it to my collection. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in vintage clothing is truly unparalleled.
Context clue: "stumbled upon" is a synonym clue that indicates finding something unexpectedly.
Unfamiliar word with affix/root: "couturier" - "cout-" is the root, which means "sew" in French.
Context clue: "craftsmanship and attention to detail" is a definition/explanation clue that helps understand the quality of vintage clothing.
Unfamiliar word: "unparalleled" - "un-" is a prefix that means "not" and "paralleled" comes from the root "parallel" which means "being of equal distance."
Clues Level 1: To show your mastery of the unit goals, write a paragraph about any topic that interests you. Your paragraph should be at least three sentences long and should include at least two words that readers may not be familiar with. Be sure your paragraph includes: one context clue for an unfamiliar word one unfamiliar word with an affix or root that readers can use to determine the word’s meaning Underline the context clue and write what kind of clue it is in the margin. Highlight the unfamiliar word that has an affix or root. In the margin, identify the affix or root and its meaning. Level 2: To show your mastery of the unit goals, write a paragraph about any topic that interests you. Your paragraph should be at least four or five sentences long and should include at least three words that readers may not be familiar with. Be sure your paragraph includes: two different kinds of context clues for your unfamiliar words a word with one or more affixes and/or a root that readers can use to determine the word’s meaning Underline the context clues and identify what kinds of clues they are in the margin. Highlight the word with affixes or a root. In the margin, identify the affix(es) and root and their meaning.
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