Context Clues

What are context clues?

• Clues that help a reader figure out the meaning of a new word.

• Words that are meant to confuse the reader.

What is one way to figure out a word meaning?

• Ask your classmate

• Look at pictures or a prefix or suffix

How does the author use a definition to help you find the meaning of an unknown word? 

• The author will define the word in the sentence.

• The author will suggest that the reader look up the word in a dictionary.

What is a synonym?

• A word that has the opposite meaning.

• A word that has the same meaning.

What is an antonym?

• A word that has the same meaning.

• A word that has the opposite meaning

What do you think sluggish means?

• happy

• sad

• tired

What do you think commotion means? What type of context clue was used?

• noise - antonym

• quiet - antonym

• peace - example

What do you think summit means?  What context clue was used?

• top - example

• top - explanation

• view - synonym

What do you think essential means? What type of context clue was used?

• true - example

• honest - explanation

• necessary - example

Which is the definition for MOCKED?

• teased

• respected