3rd-1 Context Clues

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What does 'hilarious' mean?

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funny

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What are 'beverages'?

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drinks

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What does 'nutritious' mean?

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healthy

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What does 'spotless' mean?

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very clean

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What does 'polite' mean?

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kind

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What are context clues?

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Hints in the text that help you understand the meaning of a word.

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Why are context clues important?

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They help readers figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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Give an example of a context clue.

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Using a sentence that describes a word, like 'The weather was so hot, I needed a cold drink.'

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What does 'cluttered' mean?

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Messy or disorganized.

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What does 'messy' mean?

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Not clean or tidy.