Context Clues 3rd grade

Front

What does 'parched' mean?

Back

Thirsty

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What does 'aroma' mean?

Back

Smell

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'nocturnal' mean?

Back

Awake at night

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3B

Front

What does 'glimmering' mean?

Back

Shiny

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'jabber' mean?

Back

Speak quickly

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints in a sentence that help you understand the meaning of a word.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

Why are context clues important?

Back

They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

Give an example of a context clue.

Back

The word 'hungry' in a sentence about wanting food.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

Front

What does 'delightful' mean?

Back

Very pleasing or enjoyable.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What does 'glistening' mean?

Back

Shining with a sparkling light.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C