Conext Clues

Conext Clues

Learning Target

I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words.

​Guess the definition based on what else is happening in the text.

Multiple Choice

What do you think amaxophobia means?

• a fear of walking by cars

• a fear of seeing cars

• a fear of hearing cars

• a fear of riding in cars

Poll

Which type of context clue did you use?

• Definition or Explanation

• Synonym or Restatement

• Antonym or Contrast

• Inference

• Example

Multiple Choice

What do you think coulrophobia means?

• a fear of clowns

• a fear of colors

• a fear of big hair

• a fear of red noses

Poll

Which type of context clue did you use?

• Definition or Explanation

• Synonym or Restatement

• Antonym or Contrast

• Inference

• Example

Multiple Choice

What do you think samhainophobia means?

• a fear of ghosts

• a fear of candy

• a fear of zombies

• a fear of halloween

Poll

Which type of context clue did you use?

• Definition or Explanation

• Synonym or Restatement

• Antonym or Contrast

• Inference

• Example

Multiple Choice

What do you think melissophobia means?

• a fear of reflections

• a fear of herself

• a fear of watery eyes

• a fear of bees

Poll

Which type of context clue did you use?

• Definition or Explanation

• Synonym or Restatement

• Antonym or Contrast

• Inference

• Example

Poll

How would you rate your ability to meet today's learning target?

I can use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words.

• 4-I could use context clues in my own writing to help those who read it.

• 3-I can easily use context clues to determine the meaning of new words

• 2-I can use 2or 3 of the types of context to determine the meaning of new words most of the time.

• 1-I might be able to use context clues, but I still feel a little confused about them.