Diction: Using Context Clues to Determine Meaning

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What are context clues?

Back

Hints in the surrounding text that a reader can use to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the word 'immense' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The enormous, immense figure loomed over the city'?

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Giant.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What phrase in the sentence provides context clues for the word 'perturbed'?

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Sounding annoyed, too.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What does the word 'shrouded' mean in the context of the sentence: 'Tristin couldn’t see the school building; it was shrouded by smoke and dust'?

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Covered.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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What does the word 'eradicated' mean in the context of the sentence about measles?

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Completely eliminated or destroyed.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

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They provide hints or information that can lead to the correct interpretation of the word's meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Synonyms, antonyms, or descriptive phrases that surround an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Why is it important to understand context clues when reading?

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It enhances comprehension and allows readers to infer meanings without needing to look up every unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'The weather was frigid, and everyone was bundled up in heavy coats'?

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Antonym context clue (frigid suggests very cold, contrasting with warm).

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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In the sentence 'The teacher was exasperated by the students' constant chatter,' what does 'exasperated' mean?

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Frustrated or annoyed.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4