Context Clues Lesson 1 - 5 Types

Context Clues

There are five types of context clues.

We will go over each type and then determine the meaning of words based on those clues.

Standard: Determine the meaning of words as they are used in a text.

TODAY'S OBJECTIVES

I can figure out the meaning of literal words within a text.

I can use different context clues to figure out the meaning of words within a text.

I can use prior knowledge to determine the meaning of words within a text.

Definition

Context Clues

The meaning of the word can be found in the text.

Multiple Choice

Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.

What does affable mean based on our definition context clue?

• cranky and grouchy and always frowning

• sad and lonely and always crying

• pleasantly approachable and always friendly

Example

Context Clues

An example of the word is included nearby in the text.

Multiple Choice

Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He knows everybody's name. If you have a problem, talk to him.

What example context clue did the text give us, to help us know what affable means in the text?

• He knows everybody's name.

• If you have a problem, talk to him.

• Mr. Fry is a principal.

Synonym

Context Clues

Uses a similar word or meaning nearby in the text.

Multiple Choice

Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?

What word nearby uses a synonym context clue and means the same as affable?

• remember

• remind

• kind

Antonym

Context Clues

Uses the opposite word or meaning nearby in the text.

Fill in the Blank

I miss Mr. Fry.

Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable.

Mr. Fry was so affable.

What is the antonym context clue in this text that helps us determine what affable means?

Remember, antonym means opposite.

Inference

Context Clues

When we use inference context clues, there are no examples, no definitions, no synonyms, and no antonyms.

When inferencing, we make an educated guess, choice, or decision from the evidence we are given.

Open Ended

You do not need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an affable principal.

What inference context clues are used in this text to help determine what affable means?

Let's Practice!

​Any questions about context clues before we continue?

Multiple Choice

Martin Luther King, Jr. was an activist. Someone who works hard to make a change happen is called an activist.

Using your definition context clues, what is meaning of activist?

• someone who works hard to make a change happen

• someone who is a man and makes a change happen

• someone who is an actor and makes a change

Multiple Choice

I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.

Using your example context clues, what is meaning of feline?

• animals

• cat

• pets

Multiple Choice

The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.

Using your synonym context clues, what does pudgy mean?

• chubby

• thin

• black and white

Multiple Choice

Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.

Using your antonym context clues, what does detest mean?

• love

• hate

• perform

Fill in the Blank

Mike hit a rock as he was riding his bike to his grandma's house. When he arrived at her house, he was holding his elbow and sobbing.

Using your inference context clues, determine the meaning of sobbing?