4th Grade - Using Context Clues

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Jessie is an extreme trickster. He pranks his friends so often they are never quite sure when or if they can trust him. The context clues lead us to understand that a trickster is...

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someone who enjoys tricking or deceiving others.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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shrewd detective was able to easily analyze the evidence and accurately conclude which suspect was guilty.

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clever

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

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Which statement is an example of exaggeration?

• I haven't eaten since 7:00 this morning.
• My stomach is growling so loud you can hear it.
• I am going to eat every bit of my lunch today.
• I had to wait forever for my lunch.

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I had to wait forever for my lunch.

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CCSS.L.11-12.5A

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Based on context clues, which character could also be called legendary? Options: George Washington, Spongebob Squarepants, Hercules, Mrs. Davis.

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Hercules

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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recall

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remember

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

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vividly

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dull

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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Context clues to determine the meaning of accentuated in the sentence: Ms Burgess accentuated the title of the story by drawing arrows directly to the bold print and highlighting the words.

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highlighting the words

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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partial (in the sentence: I like all flavors of ice cream, but I am especially partial to butter pecan.)

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favoring something or someone; fond of

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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Splendor: We were astonished by the beauty and splendor of the snow capped mountains. It was truly a majestic sight to behold.

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something of great beauty or impressive appearance

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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Resourceful: The student figured out a way to build a volcano for his project using simple materials found around the house.

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able to solve problems in clever ways; using your resources

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C