Context Clues

Front

What should you do first when you come across an unknown word while reading?

Back

Look for clues in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What does the word 'elated' mean?

Back

super happy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

Choose the sentence that uses the word 'CATCH' in the same way: Can you CATCH the baseball?

Back

Carl tried to CATCH the vase.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does the word 'distraught' mean?

Back

upset.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does the word 'vacant' mean?

Back

empty.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints or information in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown 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

Front

Why is it important to use context clues?

Back

They help you understand the text better and improve your 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 an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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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

How can punctuation help you find context clues?

Back

Punctuation can indicate pauses or emphasis that highlight important information.

Front

What does the word 'frustrated' mean?

Back

feeling upset or annoyed.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4