Context Clues 3rd grade

Front

What are context clues?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'gaze' mean?

Back

To look steadily and intently at something.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

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What does 'uncovered' mean?

Back

To find something that was hidden or covered.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What does 'frigid' mean?

Back

Very cold.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

What does 'glimmering' mean?

Back

Shining faintly or unsteadily.

Tags

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 'envious' mean?

Back

Feeling jealous or wanting what someone else has.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

How can context clues help you?

Back

They can help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A sentence that describes how something feels or looks.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What is a synonym for 'look'?

Back

Gaze.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

What is a synonym for 'found'?

Back

Uncovered.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C