Context Clues Mastery for 4th Grade Reading

In this video, Shea Jackson from Hype Math and Reading reviews context clues for the 2022 Texas STAAR Reading Test for fourth graders. The video covers different types of context clues, including definition, synonyms, antonyms, inference, word parts, examples, and schema. It also provides practice passages to help students apply these strategies. Additionally, the video offers information about tutoring services and educational resources available for purchase.

What is the main purpose of context clues?

• To replace dictionary definitions

• To make texts longer

• To help readers understand the meaning of unknown words

• To confuse the reader

What does 'definition' context clue mean?

• Breaking the word into parts

• The word is defined in the sentence

• Words with similar meanings

• Words with opposite meanings

Which of the following is an example of a 'synonym' context clue?

• Words that have opposite meanings

• A word that is broken into parts

• Words that have similar meanings

• A word that is defined in the sentence

What does 'antonym' context clue mean?

• Breaking the word into parts

• The word is defined in the sentence

• Words that have opposite meanings

• Words that have similar meanings

What is an 'inference' context clue?

• You must look for clues before and after the sentence

• The word is defined in the sentence

• Words that have opposite meanings

• Words that have similar meanings

What does 'word parts' context clue involve?

• Breaking the word into parts

• Finding synonyms

• Using background information

• Looking at pictures

What is an example of using 'schema' as a context clue?

• Breaking the word into parts

• Finding synonyms

• Using background information

• Defining the word in the sentence

In the passage about 'Tiny Libraries', what does 'drive' mean?

• To throw hard or fast

• To force to go through

• To guide the movement of

• To take to another place by car

What does 'initially' mean in the context of 'Fruit for All'?

• At first

• Without help

• Carefully

• Always

How can context clues help in reading comprehension?

• By replacing the need to learn vocabulary

• By providing definitions for every word

• By making texts more difficult

• By helping to understand the meaning of new or unknown words