Nonsense Words Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers 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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What is a nonsense word?

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A nonsense word is a made-up word that does not have a real meaning but can be understood through context clues.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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How can context clues help in understanding nonsense words?

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Context clues provide surrounding information that can help deduce the meaning of a nonsense word based on the overall message of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a description or synonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills by allowing readers to infer meanings without needing a dictionary.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What does the word 'goodoo' likely refer to in the sentence: 'My goodoo got out of the gate yesterday'?

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In this context, 'goodoo' likely refers to a 'dog' as it is a common pet that might escape.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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In the sentence 'Have you seen my oodle?', what could 'oodle' refer to?

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In this context, 'oodle' likely refers to a 'lunchbox' as it is something that can be taken to the cafeteria.

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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 'rodo' likely refer to in the sentence: 'Please close the rodo'?

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In this context, 'rodo' likely refers to a 'door' as it is something that can be closed.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does 'okrind' mean in the sentence: 'Please pass me my okrind'?

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In this context, 'okrind' likely refers to a 'water bottle' as it is something one might ask for when thirsty.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What is the meaning of 'kajet' in the sentence: 'I looked all through my closet for my kajet'?

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In this context, 'kajet' likely refers to a 'jacket' as it is something one would wear when it is cold.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E