Context Clues 3rd grade

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What are context clues?

Back

Words or phrases in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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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 'tropical' mean?

Back

A place that is very hot, usually near the equator.

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

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What does 'permit' mean?

Back

To allow someone to do something.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

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What is an 'opponent'?

Back

A challenger or someone who competes against you.

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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 'congested' mean?

Back

Crowded or blocked, making it difficult to move.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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What does 'eerie' mean?

Back

Mysterious or scary.

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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 you?

Back

They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

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What is an example of a context clue?

Back

A synonym or antonym provided in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

Why is it important to understand context clues?

Back

It improves reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What is a synonym for 'allow'?

Back

Permit.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C