Context clues

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What are context clues?

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

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'jovial' mean based on context clues?

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Happy or cheerful.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What does the word 'haphazard' mean based on context clues?

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Disorganized or lacking order.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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What does the word 'post' mean in the context of displaying a flyer?

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To display in a place for public view such as an announcement.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'eye' mean in the context of a storm?

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The circular area of calm at the center of a storm.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'trifle' mean based on context clues?

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Little or something of little importance.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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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.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence or nearby sentences.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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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.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What type of context clue is a definition?

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A context clue that directly explains the meaning of a word within the text.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A