Context Clues!

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What does the word 'pandemonium' mean in the context of chaos among fans?

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Chaos.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Her quiet, timid ways made it hard for her to make friends'?

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Synonym.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is the best meaning of the word 'reluctant' in the context of children playing in the snow?

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Unwilling.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Many companies are downsizing, reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money'?

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Definition.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The monkey's vociferous chatter made me wish I had earplugs'?

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Inference.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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What is a synonym for 'timid'?

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Shy.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is an antonym for 'reluctant'?

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Eager.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What are context clues?

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Hints or suggestions in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To help determine the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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Give an example of a sentence using a synonym context clue.

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The weather was so hot, it felt like a furnace outside.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B