Use Context to Clarify Meaning

What is a context clue?

• Clues that readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the setting.

• Clues that readers use to figure out the character's names.

• Clues that readers use to find out the theme of the story.

What type of context clues use similar words to help with the meaning of an unknown word?

• Antonyms

• Synonyms

• Examples

• HDefinitions

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

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Violence, whether it is hitting, kicking, or punching, is not tolerated at school.
This uses which type of context clue?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Example

• Definition

Read the passage below.  Which word(s) best help you understand the meaning of the word obedient?

The obedient child always followed her mother's requests.  That night, she brushed her teeth, folded her clothes, and went to bed before her mother had to come in and remind her.  

• Followed her mother's requests

• Folded her clothes

• Brushed her teeth

• That night

Mara was feeling apprehensive about the
camping trip. She had never slept in a tent before. What if there were bears or mountain lions? 
What is the definition of the highlighted word?

• worried

• angry

• excited

• in pain

Based on the context clues in the passage below, eliminate means ________________.
Please the blank lines between the pictures.  They were not supposed to be there. 

• Color

• Add

• Find

• Delete

The parking lot was so congested, it took half an hour to get out.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?

• empty

• hot

• crowded

• small

Dan did not enjoy his job as a dishwasher. It was monotonous work, doing the same thing over and over.
What is the definition of the highlighted word?

• inspiring

• disgusting

• boring

• dangerous

What is the definition of the highlighted word?
Grandpa was in a jovial mood, making jokes and laughing at everything. 

• crazy

• happy

• irritable

• angry