Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information found in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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The purpose of using context clues is to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing to look them up.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is a word structure context clue?

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A word structure context clue helps us analyze the parts of a word, including its root, prefixes, and suffixes, to determine its meaning.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is an example of a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue provides a direct explanation of the unknown word, often using phrases like 'which means' or 'is defined as'.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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What does an antonym context clue provide?

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An antonym context clue provides a word or phrase that has the opposite meaning of the unknown word.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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True or False: Context clues can only be found in the same sentence as the unknown word.

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False. Context clues can be found in different sentences.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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What is an inference context clue?

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An inference context clue allows readers to use their knowledge and reasoning to figure out the meaning of an unknown word based on the surrounding text.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is a synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue provides a word or phrase that has a similar meaning to the unknown word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

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How can punctuation help with context clues?

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Punctuation can indicate pauses or breaks in a sentence, helping to clarify the meaning of surrounding words.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What is the role of examples in context clues?

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Examples in context clues provide specific instances that illustrate the meaning of the unknown word.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D