Context Clues

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What are context clues?

Back

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

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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 'grueling' mean?

Back

Tiring or exhausting.

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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 'haphazard' mean?

Back

Disorganized or lacking order.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'instability' refer to?

Back

A state of being never stable or uncertain.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What are 'provisions'?

Back

Supplies such as food, water, and clothing needed for a journey.

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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 'conspicuous' mean?

Back

Easily noticed or obvious.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

How can you find context clues in a sentence?

Back

Look for words or phrases that provide hints about the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is an example of a context clue?

Back

In the sentence 'The hike was grueling, making everyone very tired,' the word 'tired' helps explain 'grueling'.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

Front

Why are context clues important?

Back

They help readers understand the meaning of new words without needing a dictionary.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What is a synonym for 'tiring'?

Back

Exhausting.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A