Nonsense Context Clue Silliness

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What does 'groot' mean?

Back

shy

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'dabbleboo' mean?

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unattractive

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'cranzood' mean?

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ripped apart

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'bredflee' mean?

Back

small amount

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What are 'swishmors'?

Back

pests

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is a nonsense word?

Back

A made-up word that has no real meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

How can context clues help in understanding nonsense words?

Back

Context clues are hints in the text that help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

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Descriptive words or phrases that give hints about the meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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Why is it important to understand context clues?

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Understanding context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What is a synonym for 'ugly'?

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unattractive

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C