Context Clues - Nonsense Words

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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.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 nonsense word 'kriskel' mean based on context clues?

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Torn up/ Messy

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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 nonsense word 'quidfos' mean based on context clues?

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Sandwich

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the nonsense word 'crinct' mean based on context clues?

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Wrong

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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 nonsense word 'kalmeg' mean based on context clues?

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Pumpkin

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the nonsense word 'dagmo' mean based on context clues?

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Sweater

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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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 or unknown words.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What is an example of a context clue?

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Descriptive words or phrases that give hints about the meaning of a word.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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Using context clues helps improve reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What type of context clue involves comparing and contrasting?

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Antonyms or opposites can serve as context clues.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A