Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Words or phrases in a text that help you understand the meaning of unknown 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 does the word 'searing' mean?

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Hot.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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What does the word 'aversion' mean?

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A strong dislike for something.

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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 'perspiration' mean?

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Sweat.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What does the word 'destroyed' mean?

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Wrecked.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.5C

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How can you find the meaning of a word you don't know?

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Look for context clues 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 example of a context clue?

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A synonym or a description that helps explain a word.

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CCSS.L.1.4A

CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

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Why is it important to use context clues?

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They help you understand what you read better.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

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What does the word 'furious' mean?

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Very angry.

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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 'muddy' mean?

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Covered in mud.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6