Context Clues, Main Idea, & Author's Purpose

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What does 'context clues' mean?

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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.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the main idea of a text?

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The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a piece of writing.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or express an opinion.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

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What does 'ecstatic' mean based on context clues?

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Ecstatic means excited or extremely happy.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What does 'eliminate' mean based on context clues?

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Eliminate means to delete or remove.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What type of context clue is used when a word's opposite is provided?

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An antonym is a type of context clue that provides the opposite meaning of a word.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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Context clues help readers infer the meanings of unknown words and enhance comprehension of the text.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is an example of a main idea?

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An example of a main idea is 'Superpup is a brave beagle that fights crime in New York.'

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What is one purpose of persuasive writing?

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One purpose of persuasive writing is to convince the reader to adopt a certain viewpoint or take action.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

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What does 'discontent' mean based on context clues?

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Discontent means a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4