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.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'treacherous' mean in the context of a river?

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In this context, 'treacherous' means dangerous or risky, especially due to the strong current.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'gazed' mean?

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'Gazed' means to look at something for a long time with great interest.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

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What does 'gloomy' mean?

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'Gloomy' means dark or cloudy, often used to describe a day with bad weather.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'ecstatic' mean?

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'Ecstatic' means feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joy.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'ancient' mean?

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'Ancient' means very old, often referring to things from a long time ago.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues can provide hints about the meaning of words or phrases, making it easier to understand the overall message.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

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An example of a context clue is a synonym or antonym provided in the same sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

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What is a synonym for 'dangerous'?

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A synonym for 'dangerous' is 'hazardous'.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A