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 is a nonsense word?

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A nonsense word is a made-up word that does not have a real meaning but can be understood through context clues.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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CCSS.L.K.5A

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How can context clues help in understanding nonsense words?

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Context clues provide hints about the meaning of nonsense words based on the surrounding text.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

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What does the nonsense word 'melzim' likely mean in the sentence about Frank?

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Hide.

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What does the nonsense word 'quidfos' likely mean in the lunch context?

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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 'cufer' likely refer to in the winter context?

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Coat.

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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' likely mean in the school context?

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Sweater.

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What does the phrase 'frashel sutlib' refer to in the context of an injury?

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Emergency Room.

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CCSS.L.4.4

CCSS.L.5.2E

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

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Why is it important to use context clues when reading?

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Using context clues helps improve comprehension and vocabulary by allowing readers to infer meanings.

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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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Can context clues be found in pictures or illustrations?

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Yes, pictures and illustrations can provide context clues that help explain the text.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C