Understanding Context Clues

What type of context clues are being focused on in this lesson?

• Synonym or Antonym

• Definition or Description

• Comparison or Contrast

• Cause and Effect

What is the purpose of using context clues while reading?

• To read faster

• To memorize the text

• To understand unfamiliar words

• To skip difficult words

What is a definition or description context clue?

• A word that is defined or described in the text

• A word that rhymes with another word

• A word that is used in a sentence

• A word that is repeated multiple times

In the example given, what are barnacles described as?

• Plants that grow on rocks

• Birds that fly over the ocean

• Large fish that swim with whales

• Tiny shellfish that bore into skin

What is the significance of a word being in bold in the text?

• It is an important word

• It is a common word

• It is a word to be ignored

• It is a misspelled word

Which of the following is a clue word that indicates a definition or description?

• Are

• Because

• Although

• However

Which of the following is NOT a clue word for context clues?

• Quickly

• Also known as

• Is

• Means

What is the movement of humpbacks between feeding and breeding grounds called?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Exploration

• Navigation

How are krill described in the text?

• Plants that grow in the ocean

• Shrimp-like creatures similar to popcorn

• Large fish that hunt in packs

• Birds that migrate with whales

What should you do if you encounter an unfamiliar word while reading?

• Ignore the sentence

• Guess its meaning

• Look for context clues around it

• Skip the word