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.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What does 'tropical' mean?

Back

A place that is very hot, usually near the equator.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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What does 'leap' mean?

Back

To jump high or far.

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 'thrilled' mean?

Back

To be very excited or happy.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is an 'opponent'?

Back

A person who competes against you in a game or contest.

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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 'frigid' mean?

Back

Very cold.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

Front

How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

Back

Look for context clues in the surrounding sentences.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the text.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

Front

Why are context clues important?

Back

They help readers understand the text better without needing a dictionary.

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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 'excited'?

Back

Thrilled.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C