Nonsense Context Clue Silliness

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What does 'dabbleboo' mean?

Back

unattractive

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'bredflee' mean?

Back

small amount

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What are 'swishmors'?

Back

pests

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does 'groot' mean?

Back

shy

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What does 'cranzood' mean?

Back

ripped apart

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What is a nonsense word?

Back

A made-up word that has no real meaning.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

How can context clues help in understanding nonsense words?

Back

Context clues provide hints about the meaning based on surrounding words.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

Descriptive words or phrases that give hints about a word's meaning.

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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

Why might an author use nonsense words?

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To create humor, engage readers, or encourage imagination.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the purpose of using silly words in a story?

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To entertain and make the text more fun.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A