Nonsense Words Context Clues

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5th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
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
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a nonsense word?
Back
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
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can context clues help in understanding nonsense words?
Back
Context clues provide surrounding information that can help deduce the meaning of a nonsense word based on the overall message of the sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a context clue?
Back
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
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to use context clues?
Back
Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills by allowing readers to infer meanings without needing a dictionary.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.6.6
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RI.5.4
CCSS.W.5.2D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the word 'goodoo' likely refer to in the sentence: 'My goodoo got out of the gate yesterday'?
Back
In this context, 'goodoo' likely refers to a 'dog' as it is a common pet that might escape.
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the sentence 'Have you seen my oodle?', what could 'oodle' refer to?
Back
In this context, 'oodle' likely refers to a 'lunchbox' as it is something that can be taken to the cafeteria.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.3.6
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.L.K.5A
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