Decoding Context Clues for 4th Graders

The video tutorial explains the concept of context clues, which are tools like text examples, pictures, synonyms, and antonyms used to infer the meaning of unknown words. The instructor demonstrates how to use context clues with examples, such as determining the meaning of 'scorching' and 'post' in different contexts. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of context clues in reading comprehension and provides strategies for effectively using them.

What are context clues typically used for in reading?

• To increase the complexity of the text

• To help infer the meaning of unfamiliar words

• To provide definitions directly

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.5.4A

Which of the following best describes the word 'scorching' based on the context provided?

• Extremely cold

• Very bright

• Extremely hot

• Slightly warm

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does 'scorching' imply about the temperature?

• It is moderate

• It is very high

• It is decreasing

• It is very low

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the intense heat in the sentence suggest about the word 'scorching'?

• It refers to color

• It refers to brightness

• It refers to high temperature

• It refers to size

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

How does the context help determine that 'scorching' means 'extremely hot'?

• By describing the sun's size

• By mentioning the intense heat

• By indicating a light level

• By explaining a scientific concept

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

In the classroom activity, what does 'post' primarily mean?

• A wooden support

• To publish online

• To send by mail

• A military position

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What strategy is suggested for understanding the meaning of 'post' in the text?

• Asking a teacher

• Looking up in a dictionary

• Reading the sentences around it

• Ignoring the word

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Which meaning of 'post' is NOT suitable in the context of the science wiki activity?

• To publish online

• To send by mail

• A wooden support

• A military position

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Why is the option 'To send by mail' incorrect for 'post' in the science wiki context?

• Students cannot see the report

• It is outdated

• It is too slow

• It does not involve the internet

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which option correctly defines 'post' in the context of sharing on the science wiki?

• To mail through the post office

• To attach to a wooden post

• To station like a soldier

• To publish or make public

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CCSS.L.5.5C