Baking Detectives

Baking Detectives

Ms. Greene and Mrs. Sack are baking cookies and we need your help! We don't know what some of these words mean. As a class, let's use context clues and be detectives to find out!

What are CONTEXT CLUES?

• Using hints found in the reading to figure out unknown words

Help identifying unknown words

1. Definition

2. Synonym (similar) words

3. Antonym (different) words

4. Example

5. Inference

6. Word Parts: Root, Prefix (beginning), Suffix (end)

Multiple Choice

Use the EXAMPLE strategy to determine the meaning of the underlined word:

When making cookies, people like different condiments on their cookies. Some like icing, some like sprinkles, and others like cookies plain.

• toppings to add flavor

• temperatures

• colors

Multiple Choice

Use the DEFINITION strategy to determine the meaning of the underlined word:

Mrs.Sack's grandma taught me to use our best etiquette when baking in the kitchen. I always have to be polite, helpful, and clean up my mess.

• silverware

• manners

• singing voice

Multiple Choice

Use the WORD PARTS strategy to determine the meaning of the underlined word:

The cookie cutter made an inDENTation in the dough.

• air bubble

• white spot

• mark or dent

Multiple Choice

Use the INFERENCING strategy to determine the meaning of the underlined word:

When we make our dough, adding vanilla and almond extract gives the cookies a stronger, more intense flavor.

• a type of egg

• a type of flour

• a liquid flavoring

Multiple Choice

Use the SYNONYM strategy to determine the definition of the underlined word:

We know the cookies are fragile because when we pick them up they sometimes break apart.

• easily broken

• sturdy

• tough

Multiple Choice

Use the ANTONYM strategy to determine the meaning of the underlined word:

We must use approximate measures for our ingredients, not just guesses. Otherwise, our cookies will not taste right!

• oldest

• as close as possible

• however much we want