Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is when a sentence provides a specific instance or illustration to clarify the meaning of a word.

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CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What type of context clue uses similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

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Synonyms.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

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What type of context clue provides the opposite meaning of a word?

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Antonyms.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

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What does 'disdain' mean in the context of the sentence?

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To have a strong dislike for something.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

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What does 'affable' mean in the context of the sentence?

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Friendly and polite.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What type of context clue tells what a word means within the sentence?

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Definition.

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CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

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How can you identify a synonym in a sentence?

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Look for words that have similar meanings or are used in a similar context.

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CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

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How can you identify an antonym in a sentence?

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Look for words that have opposite meanings or are used to contrast with the unknown word.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

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What is the purpose of using context clues?

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To help readers infer the meaning of unfamiliar words and enhance comprehension.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.W.5.2D