Context Clues, Main Idea, & Author's Purpose
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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'context clues' mean?
Back
Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the main idea of a text?
Back
The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the author's purpose?
Back
The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an opinion.
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CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'ecstatic' mean based on context clues?
Back
Ecstatic means excited or extremely happy.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.4
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does 'eliminate' mean based on context clues?
Back
Eliminate means to delete or remove.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of context clue is used when a word's opposite is provided?
Back
An antonym is a type of context clue that provides the opposite meaning of a word.
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues help in understanding a text?
Back
Context clues help readers infer the meanings of unknown words and enhance comprehension of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
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