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.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 synonym context clue?

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A synonym context clue is when a word with a similar meaning is used in the sentence to help define an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is an antonym context clue?

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An antonym context clue is when a word with the opposite meaning is used in the sentence to help define an unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What is a definition context clue?

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A definition context clue is when the meaning of an unfamiliar word is explained directly in the sentence.

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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 an inference context clue?

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An inference context clue is when the meaning of an unfamiliar word can be figured out by using hints from the surrounding text.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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Example of a synonym context clue: 'The weather was *frigid*, meaning it was very cold.' What type of context clue is used?

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Definition context clue.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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Example of an antonym context clue: 'The movie was *boring*, unlike the last one which was *exciting*.' What type of context clue is used?

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Antonym context clue.

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CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

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What does the word *reluctant* mean?

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Unwilling.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does the word *immaculate* mean?

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Very clean or tidy.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does the word *vociferous* mean?

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Loud and noisy.

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CCSS.L.3.2F