Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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What does the word 'thrill' mean?

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Exciting.

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What does 'drenched' mean?

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Wet.

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What does 'parched' mean?

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Thirsty.

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What does 'recall' mean?

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Remember.

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What does 'irritated' mean?

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Angry.

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding text.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes how someone feels, like 'She was so happy that she smiled all day.'

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If someone is 'excited', how might they act?

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They might jump up and down or smile a lot.

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What does it mean if someone is 'angry'?

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They feel upset or mad.