Contextual clues

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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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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Why are contextual clues important?

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Contextual clues help readers infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What does the word 'gorgeous' mean in the context of a smile?

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The word 'gorgeous' means beautiful or very attractive.

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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 does 'parched' mean in the context of drinking water?

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'Parched' means extremely thirsty.

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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 does 'perplexed' mean when someone looks that way?

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'Perplexed' means confused or puzzled.

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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 does 'dreadful' imply about a flood?

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'Dreadful' implies that the flood was horrible or very bad.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does 'sob' mean in the context of hearing bad news?

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'Sob' means to cry noisily.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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How can you use context to determine the meaning of a word?

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You can look at the surrounding words and sentences to find hints about the word's meaning.

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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 an example of a contextual clue?

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An example of a contextual clue is a sentence that describes a situation, helping to infer the meaning of a difficult word.

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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 difference between a synonym and a contextual clue?

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A synonym is a word with a similar meaning, while a contextual clue is information in the text that helps deduce the meaning of a word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B