Context Clues

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What does the word 'locate' mean?

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To find something.

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What does the word 'essential' mean?

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Very important.

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What does the word 'marsh' mean?

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Wet land.

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What does the word 'thrill' mean?

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Exciting.

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What does the word 'ancient' mean?

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Very old.

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of words without using a dictionary.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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A sentence that describes how something looks or acts.

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What does the word 'predict' mean?

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To guess what will happen next.

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What does the word 'infer' mean?

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To understand something based on clues and evidence.