CONTEXT CLUES

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information provided within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

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What are the four main types of context clues?

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1. Synonyms 2. Antonyms 3. Examples 4. Alternative Definitions

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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How can synonyms serve as context clues?

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Synonyms provide a word with a similar meaning in the surrounding text, helping to clarify the meaning of an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.7.4A

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What role do examples play in understanding context clues?

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Examples illustrate the meaning of a word by providing specific instances or situations that relate to it.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.11-12.6

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue provides a word with the opposite meaning, which can help infer the meaning of the unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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How can alternative definitions help in understanding a word?

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Alternative definitions provide different meanings or usages of a word, which can clarify its meaning in a specific context.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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What does the term 'xenophobia' mean?

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Xenophobia refers to the fear or distrust of strangers or foreigners.

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CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

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In the sentence 'he met his ineluctable fate,' what does 'ineluctable' mean?

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Ineluctable means inevitable or unavoidable.

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CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

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What is the significance of the word 'chivalry' in the context of King Arthur's knights?

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Chivalry refers to the code of conduct that emphasized bravery, courtesy, and duty among knights.

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CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

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How can context clues enhance reading comprehension?

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Context clues help readers deduce the meanings of unfamiliar words, improving overall understanding of the text.

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CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D