Wonders Unit 2 Week 3, 4th grade: Context Clues

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What does 'context clues' mean?

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

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What does 'adores' mean?

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loves

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What does 'gazed' mean?

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looked

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What does 'vast' mean?

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huge

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What does 'trembled' mean?

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shook

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What does 'drowsy' mean?

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sleepy

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How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

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Look at the surrounding words and sentences to infer the meaning.

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What is an example of a context clue?

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A description or synonym that helps explain the word.

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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It helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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A word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.