Context Clues

Context Clues
Ms. Forthman

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RI.5.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language and connotative meanings.

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We will be able to identify context clues and determine the word meaning.

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Context Clues are nearby words and phrases that help you figure out the meaning of an unknown word

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1. "When I tiptoed up the stairs to the attic that night, Andrew was waiting for me. A candle Illuminated the circle he'd drawn on the floor. (pg. 85)

2. "From her seat beside John, Hannah saw me running toward the car. "It's about time Andrew. We've been sitting here perishing of heat." Hannah didn't look like she was perishing of anything. She'd changed her clothes and piled her hair on top of her head. Her face and hands were clean." pg. 78
What here is our context clue for perishing?

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Multiple Choice

What does the word deliberately mean in the sentence below?
He breathed deeply, slowly, deliberately.

• In a rushed and careless way

• In a careful and thoughtful way

• Without paying attention

• Very loudly and dramatically

Multiple Choice

What does the word weary mean in this sentence?
He rested a moment as if talking wearied him.

• Made him stronger

• Confused him

• Made him tired

• Cheered him up

Choice Board!

Draw It	Write It	Act It Out
🎨 Illustrate one of your vocabulary words from Time for Andrew by drawing a scene that shows the meaning based on context clues from the text.	✍️ Write a short story or paragraph using 3 vocabulary words from the novel. Underline the context clues that help define each word.	🎭 Create a skit or role-play with a partner using at least 2 vocabulary words. Be sure to act out the meaning using body language or props.	🎤 Perform a “Word Talk Show” – pretend to be a word from the book. Explain who you are, where you came from, and how you’re used in the story!
🧩 Create a comic strip that uses 2 vocabulary words. Use speech bubbles to include context clues in what the characters say.	📚 Find 3 new words in Time for Andrew. Copy the sentence they appear in and write what you think they mean using context clues.	🗣️ Teach the class a word using gestures, examples, and the sentence from the book. Let them guess the meaning!

Fill in the Blanks

One word I figured out using clues was ____. I knew it meant ___ because ___.”