Context Clues

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What are direct definition context clues?

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Words that give the definition right within the text.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What does the word 'collide' mean in the context of a video game?

Back

To come together with direct impact.

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

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What do you use in a sentence to make an intelligent guess about the meaning of a word?

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Clues.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the word 'parched' mean?

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Thirsty.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What does the word 'covert' mean in the context of secret activities?

Back

Hidden.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

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They provide hints or information that can help deduce the meaning.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is an example of a direct definition context clue?

Back

A sentence that explicitly defines a term within it.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What type of context clue involves using synonyms or antonyms?

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Synonym or antonym context clues.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is the purpose of using context clues in reading?

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To enhance comprehension and vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

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What is an example of a sentence using context clues?

Back

The weather was so frigid, I could see my breath; it was freezing outside.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B