Context Clues Using Dictionary Definitions

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3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are context clues?
Back
Context clues are hints or information in a sentence or paragraph that help you understand the meaning of a word.
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CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why are context clues important?
Back
Context clues help readers figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words without needing to look them up in a dictionary.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.6
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.W.4.2D
CCSS.W.5.2D
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dictionary?
Back
A dictionary is a book or online resource that lists words in alphabetical order and provides their meanings, pronunciations, and other information.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you use a dictionary to find the meaning of a word?
Back
You can look up the word in the dictionary by finding the first letter, then the following letters, to locate its definition.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4E
CCSS.L.3.4D
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a synonym?
Back
A synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word.
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CCSS.RI.2.4
CCSS.RI.3.4
CCSS.RI.4.4
CCSS.RL.3.4
CCSS.RL.4.4
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an antonym?
Back
An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.
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CCSS.L.2.4A
CCSS.L.3.4A
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.5C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of using context clues to understand a word.
Back
If the sentence says, 'The puppy was very playful, always jumping and running around,' you can guess that 'playful' means full of fun and energy.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4A
CCSS.L.3.4A
CCSS.L.4.4A
CCSS.L.4.5C
CCSS.L.5.5C
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