Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning

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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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What does the word 'gale' mean?

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A strong wind.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does the word 'barely' mean?

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Hardly or only just.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What does the word 'circular' describe?

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It describes the shape of an object.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the word 'trickled' mean?

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To flow or fall in drops.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What does the word 'produce' mean?

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To make or create something.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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How can context clues help in reading?

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They help readers infer the meaning of unknown words based on surrounding words and sentences.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using synonyms or antonyms in a sentence to clarify meaning.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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What does the word 'smooth' describe about a surface?

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It means the surface is even and free of bumps.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'heavy' indicate about an object?

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It indicates that the object has a lot of weight.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4