Context Clues 3rd grade

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What are context clues?

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

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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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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues help readers figure out the meaning of words they don't know, making it easier to understand the overall message of the text.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is a synonym?

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A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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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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How can you find context clues in a sentence?

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Look for words or phrases around the unfamiliar word that provide hints about its meaning.

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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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What is an example of a context clue?

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If the sentence says, 'The puppy was very energetic, always jumping and playing,' the word 'energetic' can be understood as lively or full of energy.

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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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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is a definition clue?

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A definition clue is when a word is explained directly in the text, often using phrases like 'is' or 'means'.

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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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What is an example of a definition clue?

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In the sentence, 'A mammal, which is an animal that feeds its young with milk, is a dog,' the word 'mammal' is defined.

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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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What is a contrast clue?

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A contrast clue is when the meaning of a word is explained by showing how it is different from another word.

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C