Determining word meanings using context clues

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What are context clues?

Back

Clues that surround words that help the reader understand the meaning.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'effect' mean?

Back

This is what happens as a result of something else.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'sole' refer to in shoes?

Back

The bottom of shoes.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'putrid' mean?

Back

Rotten.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What is a synonym?

Back

A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is an inference?

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is a homophone?

Back

Words that sound the same but have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'prediction' mean?

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A guess about what will happen in the future based on evidence.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They help readers figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To enhance understanding of the text and improve vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D