Context CLues

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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

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Why are context clues important?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

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What does the word 'dibek' mean in the context of the sentence?

Back

Uncle.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does the word 'sneitoo' refer to in the context of the sentence?

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Pizza.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the word 'apploga' mean in the context of the sentence?

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Ball.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does the word 'camonga' refer to in the context of the sentence?

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Bike.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does the word 'zankle' mean in the context of the sentence?

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Scarf.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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How can you find the meaning of an unknown word?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding text.

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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 is a synonym?

Back

A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C