context clues

What is a context clue?

• putting something in your own words so not to plagiarize

• word or words that are hints to tell you the meaning of part of the text

• Words that start with the same letter

• a type of figurative language

What do you call a word that has the opposite meaning of another word?

• Example

• Synonym

• Antonym

• Homonym

If you have trouble understanding a word in a passage or sentence of a story, you may want to read previous words or the end of the sentence to determine what the word means. What is this strategy known as?

• text messaging
• content origins
• context clues
• scanning

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4A

CCSS.RF.5.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

Determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Ben is so apprehensive about appearing in the play that he has an upset stomach.

• thrilled

• modest

• bored

• nervous

Determine the meaning of the underlined word.

I tried to make my pony jump the stream, but she balked and just stood still.

• forgot

• slept

• refused

• leaped

Determine the meaning of the underlined word.

The vigilant guards stayed up all night to make sure no one came near the castle.

• disguised

• watchful

• superior

• youthful

Determine the meaning of the underlined word.

Ms. Hawkins reprimanded a student for throwing paper airplanes in class.

• scolded

• rewarded

• arrested

• seated

What type of context clue?

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

• The Definition or an Example is given

• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

• Inference - you have to put clues together

What type of context clue?

You don't need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an affable principal.

• The Definition or an Example is given

• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

• Inference - you have to put clues together

What type of context clue?

I miss Mr. Fry. Our new principal is cranky and hard to talk to. Mr. Fry was so affable.

• The Definition or an Example is given

• Synonym - a word that has a similar meaning

• Antonym - a word that has an opposite meaning

• Inference - you have to put clues together