Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they allow readers to infer meanings without needing to look up every unfamiliar word, enhancing comprehension.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

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CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What does the word 'fractured' mean in the context of an injury?

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In the context of an injury, 'fractured' means broken, typically referring to a bone.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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How can the phrase 'sounding annoyed' help understand the word 'perturbed'?

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The phrase 'sounding annoyed' indicates that 'perturbed' means disturbed or troubled, as it describes a negative emotional state.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'cordial' mean in a social context?

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In a social context, 'cordial' means friendly and warm, often used to describe a pleasant greeting or interaction.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'distraught' imply about a person's emotional state?

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'Distraught' implies that a person is deeply upset or agitated, often due to distressing news or events.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'appalled' mean in relation to a strong emotional reaction?

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'Appalled' means to be filled with shock or dismay, often in response to something considered wrong or offensive.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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How can context clues help determine the meaning of 'outraged'?

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Context clues, such as the reaction to a horror movie, suggest that 'outraged' means extremely angry or indignant.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

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