Context Clues

Context Clues

Learning Goals:

At the end of the lesson, we will be able to:

• define context clues

• list and define types of context clues

• apply strategies to identify unknown words using context clues

Vocabulary Words

• Context clues

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Inference

Poll

How much do you know about Context Clues?

• Nothing

• Quite a bit

• Not much

• A great deal

Determining the Meaning of the Unknown Words

C.S.I

(Clues in Sentences Investigation)

What are Context Clues?

Words that say, “Stop - don’t touch that dictionary! The definition of the word you don’t know is right here in the text!“

What are Context Clues?

Information a reader can get from the reading that helps show what a word or group of words means.

What are Context Clues?

Like in a mystery, you have to use the clues to find the answer!

Context Clues

are the words, phrases, sentences that surround an unknown word that help to clarify its meaning.

Types of Context Clues

-Definition

-Restatement or Synonym

-Contrast or Antonym

-Comparison

-Example

-List or Series

-Cause and Effect

-Description or Inference

Types of Context Clues

• Definition

• Synonyms or Restatement

• Antonyms or Contrast

• Inference

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue?
You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry.  He is an AFFABLE principal.

• The Definition or an Example is given
• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning
• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning
• Inference - you have to put clues together

Multiple Choice

Readers must ___________ when a word in a passage does not have clearly defined context clues.

• rewrite the word

• make an inference

• try to think of examples

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.

• definition

• inference

• antonym

• synonym

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.

• definition

• example

• antonym

• inference

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is underlined in the following sentence?

The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding and twisting like a snake around the trees of the mountainside.

• inference

• definition

• synonym

• antonym

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is written here?

• Definition

• Restatement

• Example

• Contrast

Multiple Choice

What type of context clue is written here?

• Definition

• Commas

• Contrast

• Restatement

Multiple Choice

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Tim said, “I am starving.” He was famished because he had not eaten all day.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

Multiple Choice

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

The manager wanted a weekly inspection, which is a methodical examination of all the equipment.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

Multiple Choice

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

She was virtuous, but her brother was evil.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)

Multiple Choice

What kind of context clue is given in this sentence?

Marty is gregarious, unlike his brother who is quiet and shy.

• Definition

• Synonym (something similar)

• Antonym (something different)