Definition Context Clues

What does IRATE mean?

• happy

• sleepy

• angry

• devestated

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Name the context clue: the unknown word is explained by providing the actual definition.

• synonym (restatement)

• antonym (contrast)

• definition

• example (general)

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

How do you spot a definition context clue?

• a comma

• a dash

• parenthesis

• any of the above!

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

What is the point of context clues? 

• to make words more difficult or confusing

• to help find the meaning of words

• to write a sentence

• to make reading harder

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Telling what a word means within the sentence is an example of what type of context clue?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Night is the time when many animals forage, or search, for food.
Which type of context clue is being used?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

The snake slithered across the back porch when my mother chased it with a broom.

Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues.

• stopped

• moved

• slept

• ate

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Our dog gnawed through the rope, allowing him to get loose and leave the backyard.

Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues.

• stopped

• moved

• slept

• chewed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Jan took one look at the hideous creature and ran away in disgust.

Select the best definition for the underlined word based on the context clues.

• very ugly and frightful

• beautiful but frightful

• very happy and excited

• very scared and alone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is a definition context clue?

• A hint that provides a synonym for the word

• A hint that provides an antonym for the word

• A hint that provides the actual definition of the word

• A hint that provides an example of the word

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A