The video tutorial introduces third graders to the concept of context clues and antonyms. It explains how context clues are words surrounding an unknown word that help determine its meaning. The tutorial provides examples of antonyms, such as up/down and stop/go, and demonstrates how to use context clues to identify antonyms in sentences. Through practical examples, students learn to analyze sentences to find antonyms and understand their meanings. The session concludes with a recap of the key concepts covered.

What are context clues?

• A grammar rule

• A synonym for a word

• A type of dictionary

• Hints to understand a word's meaning

What is an antonym?

• A word with a different pronunciation

• A word with a similar meaning

• A word with the same spelling

• A word with an opposite meaning

What is the antonym of 'up'?

• Right

• Left

• Down

• Forward

Which word is the opposite of 'stop'?

• Wait

• Halt

• Go

• Pause

What is the antonym of 'big'?

• Heavy

• Small

• Wide

• Tall

What is the opposite of 'hot'?

• Lukewarm

• Cold

• Warm

• Boiling

Which word is an antonym for 'good'?

• Great

• Nice

• Bad

• Excellent

How can context clues help in understanding a word?

• By providing a direct translation

• By offering hints in surrounding text

• By changing the word's spelling

• By giving a synonym

In the sentence, 'My friend has a lot of anxiety about the test but I have no worries about it,' what does 'anxiety' mean?

• Happiness

• Worries

• Calm

• Excitement

What is the opposite of 'anxiety' in the context of the example given?

• Calm

• Worries

• Excitement

• Happiness