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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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 does the word 'collide' mean?

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To come together with direct impact.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does 'covert' mean in the context of secret activities?

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Hidden; not openly acknowledged.

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does 'migrate' mean based on context clues?

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To move away, especially in relation to seasonal movement of animals.

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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 does 'perturbed' mean?

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Feeling anxious or unsettled; disturbed.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'monotonous' mean?

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Boring; lacking in variety and interest.

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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 in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that can clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A sentence that describes a situation or provides synonyms or antonyms for a word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is a synonym for 'collide'?

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Crash or bump into.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B