contextual clues

contextual clues

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English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.4.6, L.2.4E, L.4.4A

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are contextual clues?

Back

Contextual clues are hints or information found in the surrounding text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'perplexed' mean?

Back

'Perplexed' means confused or puzzled.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If someone is a 'novice' at something, what does that mean?

Back

A 'novice' is a beginner or someone who is new to a particular activity or skill.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the word 'tragic' imply in a story?

Back

'Tragic' implies something that is disastrous or causes great sadness.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to 'sob'?

Back

To 'sob' means to cry noisily, often because of strong emotions.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'parched' mean?

Back

'Parched' means extremely thirsty or dry.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you use context to figure out the meaning of a word?

Back

You can look at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word to find hints about its meaning.

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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