context clues

Front

What does the word 'progress' mean in the context of improvement?

Back

Progress refers to the advancement or improvement in a particular area, such as academic performance.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What are clue words, and how do they help in understanding a text?

Back

Clue words are words or phrases in a text that provide hints or context to help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar terms.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Define 'setting' in literature.

Back

The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is a 'problem' in a story?

Back

A problem is a challenge or conflict that characters face within the narrative.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does the term 'vacant' mean?

Back

Vacant means empty or unoccupied.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

Explain the concept of 'conflict' in a story.

Back

Conflict is the challenge or struggle that a character must overcome to achieve their goals.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

How can context clues enhance reading comprehension?

Back

Context clues provide additional information that helps readers deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words or phrases.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the significance of identifying the setting in a story?

Back

Identifying the setting helps readers understand the context, mood, and background against which the story unfolds.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What are the different types of conflict in literature?

Back

Types of conflict include character vs. character, character vs. self, character vs. society, and character vs. nature.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

How can recognizing a problem in a story aid in understanding the plot?

Back

Recognizing a problem helps readers follow the narrative arc and understand the motivations and actions of characters.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D