Context Clues 10/13/21

Context Clues 10/13/21

For the lovely and smart 2021-2022 5th grades of rooms 222, 221, and 326!

​How do I use context clues?

​Read the picture please. -->

Example

From the poem, Foul Shot, in line 5 it says "Seeks out the line with his feet".

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​ What does seeks mean?

• ​Example Inference: I think it means looks for or wants to be closer to because this is something you'd want to be careful of when taking a foul shot.

• Example Definition: In the dictionary, it says seeks means "attempt to find".

• ​Example Example (haha), Antonym, and Synonym: These do not fit, in this case. There are not examples, synonyms, or antonyms of the word's meaning in the same line or in the poem.

Example

From the poem, Foul Shot, in line 5 it says "Seeks out the line with his feet".

​ What does seeks mean?

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• So, with all that in mind, I think seeks means to try and find or look for.

• ​Let me read the line again and insert what I think it means, to see if that makes sense.

• ​Looks for the line with his feet or Tries to find the line with his feet.

• ​Yes, that makes sense and matches the context clues!

Poll

Do you agree with the example's answer? (From the previous page)

• Yes, because I read it and I share a similar point of view. 

• Yes, but I am not sure I know how to figure that out by myself. 

• No, because I read it but I came up with a different answer. 

• No, because I am not sure what it is talking about.

Multiple Choice

1. What is a synonym for the word solemn in the following line from the poem, Foul Shot?  (Solemn is pronounced "sah lem" with a silent "n")

The solemn boy in the center of my eyes

Note: You ARE allowed to use a dictionary.

• middle

• gloomy

• careful

• sickly

Fill in the Blanks

Typing at least one sentence below, describe how you used "IDEAS" to determine the meaning of the word solemn.

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word wavers from line 22 of the poem, Foul Shot?

• candies

• shoots

• people who say hello

• shakes

Fill in the Blanks

Typing at least one sentence below, describe how you used "IDEAS" to determine the meaning of the word wavers.

Multiple Choice

What is an antonym for the word exasperates as it is used on line 24 of the poem, Foul Shot?

• leaps and falls

• moves in a frustrated way

• tries to celebrate

• somersaults forward

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the word unsounding as it is used on line 26 of the poem, Foul Shot?

• without making any noise

• without a radio

• without shooting the ball

• without fouling someone