Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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Why are context clues important?

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

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What is an example of a context clue?

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If the sentence says, 'The puppy was very energetic, bouncing around like a ball,' the word 'energetic' can be understood through the comparison to 'bouncing around.'

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What types of context clues are there?

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1. Definition clues 2. Synonym clues 3. Antonym clues 4. Example clues

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What is a definition clue?

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A context clue that provides the meaning of a word directly in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a synonym clue?

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A context clue that uses a similar word to help explain the meaning.

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What is an antonym clue?

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A context clue that uses a word with the opposite meaning to help explain the meaning.

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What is an example clue?

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A context clue that provides an example to help clarify the meaning of a word.

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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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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that give hints about its meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

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CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

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What should you do if you don't understand a word even with context clues?

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Try to read the sentence again or look up the word in a dictionary.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C