Context Clues

Context clues are clues in a text that help you figure out what a word _________

• sounds like

• does

• means

• looks like

You should look for context clues....

• on the next page of the story

• in the sentences right before and after the unknown word

• in the next paragraph

• in a different story

Once you have an idea about what the unknown word means, next you should

• stop reading

• keep reading and don't go back

• replace the unknown word with the word you are thinking of and see if it makes sense in the sentence

• start reading a new story

Which of the following is NOT a context clues strategy

• take a random guess

• find a synonym

• find an antonym

• look for examples

There are small yellow flowers growing in the field by the school. Please be careful not to trample the flowers as you walk across the field. Be careful and watch each step you take so the school can keep these pretty flowers safe.

What does the word trample mean in this paragraph?

• to pick up

• to step on

• to color

• to throw

The sweltering weather made the baseball game very uncomfortable. We tried using paper fans, but it didn't help much.

What does sweltering mean?

• Rainy

• Windy

• Very Hot

• Cold

At the restaurant we were offered a variety of beverages, like milk and ice tea.

What are beverages?

• drinks

• bread

• silverware

• games

Wolves like to stay in their pack. They do not like to leave the group.

Pack means...

• a bag

• a box

• a group

• a store

Pedestrians should look both ways before crossing the street.

What are pedestrians ?

• parrots

• walkers

• stoplights

• sidewalks

The deer began to sprint when is saw a car coming.

What does sprint mean?

• sleep

• walk

• dance

• run fast