4th Grade - Using Context Clues

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What does 'context clues' mean?

Back

Words or phrases in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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What is the meaning of 'accentuated'?

Back

To make something more noticeable or prominent.

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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 'partial' mean in the context of liking something?

Back

Favoring something or someone; fond of.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does 'legendary' mean?

Back

Famous or well-known, often for extraordinary achievements.

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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 is the meaning of 'disposition'?

Back

The way someone tends to act or feel.

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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 'character' refer to in a story?

Back

One of the people in a story or drama.

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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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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

They provide hints about the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

Back

Synonyms, antonyms, or explanations provided in the text.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does it mean to 'highlight' words in a text?

Back

To mark important words or phrases to make them stand out.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

Back

To help readers infer the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D