Context Clue

Lesson- Context Clue 1

Bradford- ELA

​Context Clue 1

​Context Clue 1

​If you do not understand a word, do the following:

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​1. Look at the word in front and in back of the unknown word.

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​2. Read the entire sentence of the unknown word again.

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​3. Read the sentence before and after the unknown word.

Multiple Select

What's are the steps in finding the meaning of an unknown word in text?

• Look at the word in front and in back of the unknown word.

• Read the entire sentence of the unknown word again.

• Read the sentence in front and in back of the unknown word.

Multiple Choice

The three brothers began to altercate over the game.  This was not the first time that they argued over it.

• argue

• hug

• befriend

Multiple Choice

Based on the context clues in the sentence below, ecstatic means: They were ecstatic at the birth of their baby.  They couldn't stop smiling for days. 

• Nervous

• Discouraged

• Exciting

• Relieved

Multiple Choice

Based on context clues in the passage below, truncated means ______________.   I was upset that the ebook file was truncated because I couldn't find out how the story ended.

• Finished

• Cut short 

• Boring

• Too long

Multiple Choice

Pedagogical institutions, including high schools, kindergartens, and colleges, require community support to function efficiently.

• methods

• ways

• relating to teaching