Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown 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 'compound' mean?

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A word made up of two or more smaller words, like 'wallpaper' (wall + paper).

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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What does 'daylight' mean?

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The natural light of day when the sun is shining.

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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What does the word 'light' mean in the context of a room?

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A source of illumination, like a lamp or the sun.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'plant' mean in gardening?

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To put a seed or plant into the ground to grow.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'feel' mean when touching something?

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To sense or experience something through touch.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues in the surrounding text.

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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 compound word?

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'Basketball' (basket + ball).

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CCSS.L.2.4D

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What does 'dark' mean in relation to light?

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A lack of light; the opposite of bright.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.K.5B

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What is a synonym for 'happy'?

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Joyful.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.K.5B