Elementary Context Clues

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What does 'inhumane' mean?

Back

Cruel

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CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

Front

What does 'vanished' mean?

Back

Disappeared

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

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What is a 'bell'?

Back

A hollow metal cup that makes a ringing sound when you hit it.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3D

Front

What does 'novice' mean?

Back

Beginner

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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What does 'crouched' mean?

Back

Stooped with bent knees.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Front

What are context clues?

Back

Hints in the text 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

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Why is it important to use context clues?

Back

They help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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What does 'treatment' mean in the context of animals?

Back

The way someone cares for or behaves towards animals.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Front

What does 'storm clouds' refer to?

Back

Clouds that bring rain or bad weather.

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CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

What does 'ringing' mean when talking about a bell?

Back

The sound a bell makes when it is struck.

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C