Context Clues

What is the definition of context clues?

• Context clues are pictures that accompany text

• Context clues are unrelated facts found in a text

• Context clues are synonyms for unfamiliar words

• Context clues are hints found within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Name the types of context clues.

• contextual, comparison, deduction

• definition, synonym, antonym, example, inference

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

• Context clues hinder the understanding of the text

• Context clues can help in reading comprehension by providing additional information or context to understand the meaning of unknown words or phrases.

• Context clues are irrelevant in reading comprehension

• Context clues can only confuse the reader

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Why are context clues important in understanding a text?

• Context clues are irrelevant in understanding a text

• Context clues provide incorrect information about a text

• Context clues help readers decipher the meaning of unknown words or phrases within a text.

• Context clues confuse readers and hinder comprehension

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CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Identify the type of context clue in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

• comparison

• definition

• example

• contrast

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

In the sentence 'The chef used a whisk to beat the eggs.', what does the word 'whisk' mean?

• Kitchen tool for slicing vegetables

• Device for measuring temperature

• Type of pastry brush

• Kitchen utensil for whipping or beating ingredients

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Explain how context clues can assist in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• Context clues can only be found in dictionaries.

• Context clues are irrelevant in determining the meaning of unfamiliar words.

• Context clues always provide the exact definition of unfamiliar words.

• Context clues give hints or suggestions about the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

What can readers infer from the context clue: 'The dark clouds indicated an approaching storm'?

• The weather will remain clear.

• The clouds are harmless.

• A sunny day is expected.

• A storm is approaching.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

How do context clues enhance the overall understanding of a passage?

• Context clues hinder the overall understanding of a passage by confusing the reader

• Context clues enhance the overall understanding of a passage by providing hints to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

• Context clues only provide information about the author's background

• Context clues have no impact on the overall understanding of a passage

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.7.6