Context Clues 3rd grade

Front

What does the word 'parched' mean?

Back

Thirsty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What does 'aroma' refer to?

Back

Smell

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'nocturnal' mean?

Back

Active at night.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does 'leap' mean?

Back

Jump.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Front

What does 'permit' mean?

Back

Allow.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Front

What is a context clue?

Back

A hint in the text that helps you understand the meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Why are context clues important?

Back

They help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

Give an example of a context clue.

Back

Using a synonym or antonym in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What does 'delightful' mean?

Back

Very pleasing or enjoyable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'begged' mean?

Back

Asked very earnestly or desperately.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4