contextual clues

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What are contextual clues?

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Contextual clues are hints or information provided in a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'introvert' mean?

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An introvert is a person who is shy, quiet, and prefers to spend time alone rather than in social situations.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

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What does the word 'sob' mean?

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To sob means to cry noisily, often with deep breaths, usually due to strong emotions.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'dreadful' mean?

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Dreadful means something that is very bad or unpleasant.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'gorgeous' mean?

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Gorgeous means very beautiful or attractive.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does the word 'novice' mean?

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A novice is a beginner or someone who is new to a particular activity or field.

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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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How can contextual clues help in understanding a text?

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Contextual clues can provide hints about the meaning of unknown words, helping readers to infer meanings based on the surrounding text.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

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CCSS.W.5.2D

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What is an example of a contextual clue?

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An example of a contextual clue is a sentence that describes a word, such as 'The weather was so hot that the pavement was melting.' Here, 'melting' can be understood through the context of heat.

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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 the opposite of 'introvert'?

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The opposite of introvert is 'extrovert', which refers to a person who is outgoing and enjoys being around others.

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What is a synonym for 'gorgeous'?

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A synonym for gorgeous is 'beautiful'.

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

CCSS.L.6.4A