CONTEXT CLUES

CONTEXT CLUES

GET READY TO BE A WORD DETECTIVE!

Multiple Choice

What are context clues?

• A hint the author gives the reader about what the words in the text mean

• The setting of the story.

Multiple Choice

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word call is used in the paragraph below?

• a) Meaning 1

• b) Meaning 2

• c) Meaning 3

• d) Meaning 4

Multiple Choice

Which meaning BEST matches the way the word bore is used in the paragraph below?

• a) meaning 1

• b) Meaning 2

• c) Meaning 3

• d) none of the above are correct

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word massive as it is used in the paragraph?

• a) huge

• b) machine

• c) small

• d) built

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word sheds as it is used in the paragraph?

• a) to take away

• b) a small home

• c) lightweight

• d) large

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word distant as it is used in the paragraph?

• a) far off

• b) to listen

• c) amazed

• d) calm

Poll

Did you understand today's lesson?

• Yes, I feel confident with context clues

• No, I need a little more help