Context Clue Detective

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What does 'slight' mean?

Back

It means 'small' or 'not much'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What does 'topple' mean?

Back

It means 'to fall over'.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What does 'doze' mean?

Back

It means 'to take a nap'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What does 'effort' mean?

Back

It means 'hard work'.

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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 'curious' mean?

Back

It means 'interested'.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What are context clues?

Back

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

Front

How can you find the meaning of a word using context clues?

Back

Look at the words around it to see if they give hints about its meaning.

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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 context clue?

Back

If a sentence says 'The puppy was curious, sniffing around the bag,' the word 'curious' can be understood as 'interested'.

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

Front

Why is it important to use context clues?

Back

It helps you understand what you read better and learn new words.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

Front

What does 'increase' mean in the context of temperature?

Back

It means 'to go up or become higher'.

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CCSS.L.5.5C