Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within 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 context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they allow readers to 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.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What does the word 'harsh' mean in the context of punishment?

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In this context, 'harsh' means severe or strict, indicating that the punishments are not lenient.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'straggle' mean?

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'Straggle' means to move along slowly or to fall behind others.

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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 does 'impatient' mean?

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'Impatient' means not willing to wait or feeling restless due to delay.

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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 the word 'wretched' mean?

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'Wretched' means in a very unhappy or unfortunate state; miserable.

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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 'haste' mean?

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'Haste' means excessive speed or urgency in movement or action.

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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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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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You can identify context clues by looking for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar 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 an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is the difference between direct and indirect context clues?

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Direct context clues provide the meaning explicitly, while indirect context clues require inference based on surrounding information.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B