contextual clues
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4th - 5th Grade
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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.
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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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