Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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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.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'adamant' mean in the context of insisting on something?

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Stubborn; refusing to change one's mind.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does 'ecstatic' mean based on the context of being very happy?

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Excited; feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does 'stationary' mean in the context of not moving?

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Staying in one place; not moving.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'jovial' mean when describing someone's mood?

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Happy; cheerful and full of good humor.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'garrulous' mean when describing a person?

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Talkative; excessively chatty.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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How can context clues help in understanding a text?

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They provide hints that can clarify the meaning of difficult words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Using synonyms or antonyms in a sentence to infer the meaning of a word.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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They enhance comprehension and allow readers to understand texts without needing to look up every unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

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What is a synonym for 'stubborn'?

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Adamant; refusing to change one's mind.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A