READING - Vocabulary Context Clues

Front

What are context clues?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does 'stationary' mean?

Back

Staying in one place.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What does the word 'pedestrians' refer to?

Back

Walkers or people who are walking.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'aroma' mean?

Back

A pleasant smell.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does 'migrate' mean in the context of birds?

Back

To move away, especially to a different region for a season.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

How can context clues help in understanding a text?

Back

They provide hints that can help deduce the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A sentence that describes a word or gives an example of it.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

Why is it important to understand vocabulary in reading?

Back

Understanding vocabulary helps improve comprehension and allows for better interpretation of texts.

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

Front

What is a synonym for 'aroma'?

Back

Fragrance or scent.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4