Context Clues 3rd grade

What does the word 'frigid' mean?

• Very cold

• Warm and cozy

• Mild and pleasant

• Hot and humid

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'gaze' mean?

• To look steadily.

• To glance quickly.

• To close one's eyes.

• To look away.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What does the word 'nocturnal' mean?

• Awake at night.

• Active during the day.

• Sleeping at night.

• Living in water.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

What are context clues?

• Hints in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of a word.

• Words that are always difficult to understand.

• Sentences that provide examples of a word's meaning.

• Phrases that are unrelated to the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Why is it important to use context clues?

• It helps you memorize facts more easily.

• It allows you to understand what you read better.

• It makes reading more enjoyable.

• It helps you write better essays.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does the word 'awake' mean?

• Not sleeping.

• In a deep sleep.

• Feeling tired.

• Dreaming vividly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

What does the word 'parched' mean?

• Very thirsty.

• Extremely happy.

• Slightly wet.

• Moderately cold.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is an example of a context clue?

• A synonym or antonym in the same sentence.

• A definition provided in a separate paragraph.

• A quote from a famous author.

• An unrelated fact that confuses the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the word 'eerie' mean?

• Bright and cheerful.

• Mysterious or scary.

• Ordinary and dull.

• Warm and inviting.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does the word 'scary' mean?

• Something that causes joy.

• Something that causes fear.

• Something that is very large.

• Something that is very bright.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.RL.1.4