6th Grade Context Clues

Front

What does 'ecstatic' mean in the context of happiness?

Back

Ecstatic means excited or extremely happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'navigate' mean in the context of guiding or directing?

Back

Navigate means to find one's way or to guide through a route.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does 'summaries' mean in relation to books?

Back

Summaries encapsulate or sum up the main parts of a book.

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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

Front

What does 'adroit' mean in the context of skill?

Back

Adroit means skillful or proficient in using the hands or mind.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Front

What does 'stationary' mean in the context of movement?

Back

Stationary means staying in one place or not moving.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Context clues are hints or information 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

Front

How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

Back

Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations surrounding the unfamiliar 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

Front

What is the purpose of using context clues?

Back

The purpose is to help readers infer the meaning of unknown words without needing a dictionary.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is an example of a synonym context clue?

Back

Using the word 'happy' to explain 'ecstatic'.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

Front

What is an example of an antonym context clue?

Back

Using the word 'sad' to contrast with 'ecstatic'.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B