5 Types of Context Clues

Using Context Clues and Restating the Questions

February 5, 2024

Review

Multiple Choice

What is a context clue?

• A clue to find the conclusion of the story

• A clue to find the meaning of a word

• A clue to find the characters of the story

• A clue to find the author’s purpose

Multiple Choice

There are _________ types of context clues.

• one

• two

• four

• five

Multiple Choice

What is a synonym for cold?

• ice cream

• chilly

• shake

• blue

Multiple Choice

The word antonyms means what?

• Same

• Opposite

• Big

Multiple Choice

What is an antonym for the word wet?

• dry

• clear

• hot

Context Clues

There are five types of context clues.

We will go over each type and then determine the meaning of words based on those clues.

Standard: Determine the meaning of words as they are used in a text.

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES

I can figure out the meaning of literal words within a text.

I can use different context clues to figure out the meaning of words within a text.

I can use prior knowledge to determine the meaning of words within a text.

Definition Context Clues

The meaning of the word can be found in the text.

Signal Words: is, are, is called, means, or
Example: Brick made of clay is called adobe.

Multiple Choice

To the people of London, a Bobby is a familiar sight. Bobby is a police officer, and they are everywhere in London.

What are the context clues for this word?

• To the people of London

• familiar sight

• is a police officer

• everywhere in London

Multiple Choice

To the people of London, a Bobby is a familiar sight. Bobby is a police officer, and they are everywhere in London. Bobbies make sure the laws are being followed.

What is the meaning of the word Bobby?

• police officer

• a boy

• a dog

• a teacher

Multiple Choice

To the people of London, a Bobby is a familiar sight. Bobby is a police officer, and they are everywhere in London.

Which type of context clue is this?

• Definition

• Example

• Explanation

• Synonym

Explanation

To the people of London, a Bobby is a familiar sight. Bobby is a police officer, and they are everywhere in London.

Which type of context clue is this?
Definition Context- the meaning is given in the text.

Draw

Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.

Circle the context clues for the word "affable"?

Multiple Choice

Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.

What does affable mean based on our definition context clue?

• cranky

• sad

• pleasantly approachable and always friendly

Explanation

​Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.
Definition Clue- The definition is given in the sentence.

Example Context Clues

Several words in a list are examples of an unknown word.

Signal words: such as, for instance, like, including

The Pueblo people grew many crops, such as corn, beans, and squash.

Draw

Circle the context clues for the word "aroma"

Multiple Choice

The room had a few aromas such as the smell of the flowers, the smell of the candle, and the smell of the food.

What does the word "aromas" mean?

• sounds

• taste

• sight

• smells

Explanation

The room had a few aromas, such as the smell of the flowers, the smell of the candle, and the smell of the food.

The smell of the flowers, the smell of the candle, and the smell of food are examples of aromas.

The word aromas means smell.

Guided Practice

Synonym Context Clues

same or similar word or meaning

Multiple Choice

Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?

Which word is a synonym for affable?

What word in the sentence means the same as affable?

• remember

• remind

• kind

Antonym Context Clues

Opposite word or meaning

Fill in the Blank

I miss Mr. Fry.

Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable.

Mr. Fry was so affable.

What is the antonym context clue in this text that helps us determine what affable means?

Remember, antonym means opposite.

Inference Context Clues

When we use inference context clues, there are no examples, no definitions, no synonyms, and no antonyms.

When inferencing we make an educated guess, choice, or decision from the evidence we are given.

Open Ended

You do not need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an affable principal.

What inference context clues can I use in this text to help me determine what affable means?

Which sentence helps us understand affable?

Guided Practice

Let's try 5 more different ones.

Any questions so far about what we are learning before we continue?

Multiple Choice

Martin Luther King, Jr. was an activist. Someone who works hard to make a change happen is called an activist.

Using your definition context clues, what is meaning of activist?

• someone who works hard to make a change happen

• someone who is a man

• someone who is an actor

Multiple Choice

I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.

Using your example context clues, what is meaning of feline?

• animals

• cat

• pets

Multiple Choice

The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.

Using your synonym context clues, what does pudgy mean?

Remember synonym means the same or similar.

• plump

• thin

• black and white

Multiple Choice

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

Using your antonym context clues, what does detest mean?

Remember, antonym means the opposite word or meaning

• love

• hate

• perform

Multiple Choice

Mike hit a rock as he was riding his bike to his grandma's house. When he arrived at her house, he was holding his elbow and sobbing.

Using your inference context clues, determine the meaning of sobbing?

• happy

• tired

• crying