contextual clues

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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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 does the word 'introvert' mean?

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An introvert is a person who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than in social situations.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does 'tragic' mean in the context of a story?

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Tragic refers to something that is disastrous or causes great sadness, often due to loss or suffering.

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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 does the word 'gorgeous' mean?

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Gorgeous means very beautiful or attractive.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What is the meaning of 'sob'?

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To sob means to cry noisily, often with deep breaths.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'disastrous' mean?

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Disastrous means causing great damage or harm; very unfortunate.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'dreadful' mean?

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Dreadful means extremely bad or unpleasant.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What is the opposite of 'shy'?

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The opposite of shy is outgoing or talkative.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

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What does 'cry' mean?

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To cry means to shed tears, often as a result of strong emotions like sadness or joy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'beautiful' mean?

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Beautiful means pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6