context clues

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What are context clues?

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

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'obedient' mean based on context clues?

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Following someone's requests or rules.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does 'irrational' mean in the context of a parent being upset?

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Unreasonable or not based on logic.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What does 'adamant' mean when someone insists on something?

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Stubborn or refusing to change their mind.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is an antonym context clue?

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A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

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What does 'versatile' mean in the context of skills?

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Having many abilities or skills.

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CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

They provide hints about the meanings of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A word or group of words that has the same meaning.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

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What does 'unreasonable' mean in the context of behavior?

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Not fair or logical; not based on good sense.

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CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meanings of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.4.2D