Decoding Context Clues in Literature

Miss Bushman introduces the concept of using context clues to understand unknown words. She provides an example with the word 'famished' and explains how context clues can be found in sentences or pictures. The lesson then transitions to reading a myth, 'The Story of Arachne', to practice using context clues. Throughout the story, key vocabulary words like 'loom', 'conceited', and 'scurried' are analyzed using context clues. The story concludes with Arachne being turned into a spider, illustrating the origin of the word 'arachnid'. The lesson emphasizes the importance of context clues in reading comprehension.

What is the main purpose of using context clues?

• To summarize the text

• To find the main idea of the text

• To understand the meaning of unknown words

• To guess the next part of the story

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In the example given, what does the word 'famished' mean?

• Hungry

• Tired

• Excited

• Happy

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What are myths typically about?

• Real-life events

• Historical figures

• Scientific discoveries

• Gods and goddesses

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What is a 'loom' based on the context clues in the story?

• A kind of food

• A piece of clothing

• A type of song

• A weaving machine

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What does the word 'conceited' mean in the context of the story?

• Full of oneself

• Shy

• Generous

• Kind

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Why did everyone scurry away when Athena appeared?

• They were happy

• They were excited

• They were frightened

• They were confused

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What does 'scurried' mean based on the context clues?

• To stand still

• To move quickly

• To move slowly

• To jump

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What was the result of the competition between Athena and Arachne?

• Athena won

• Arachne won

• It was a tie

• No one won

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What did Athena do to Arachne after the competition?

• She ignored her

• She turned her into a spider

• She gave her a gift

• She praised her

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What is an 'arachnid'?

• A type of plant

• A type of insect related to spiders

• A type of bird

• A type of fish

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