Context Clues

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What are context clues?

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Context clues are hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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Why are context clues important?

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Context clues are important because they allow readers to infer the meaning of unknown words, enhancing comprehension and vocabulary.

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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What does the word 'dismal' mean?

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Gloomy or depressing.

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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 'customary' mean?

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Traditional or usual.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

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What does the word 'bleak' mean?

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Depressing or desolate.

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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 'mirth' mean?

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Great joy or amusement.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What does the word 'toxic' mean?

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Harmful or poisonous.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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How can you identify context clues in a sentence?

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Look for synonyms, antonyms, examples, or explanations that surround the unfamiliar word.

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CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is an example of a synonym context clue?

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Using the word 'happy' to explain 'joyful'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

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What is an example of an antonym context clue?

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Using the word 'sad' to explain 'cheerful'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A