Exploring Context Clues in Text

Mrs. Leonardo introduces a lesson on context clues for her sixth-grade students. The lesson covers four types of context clues: definition, antonym, synonym, and inference. Each type is explained with examples to help students understand how to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. The lesson concludes with an assignment to apply these skills to vocabulary words from 'The Lightning Thief'.

What materials are required for today's lesson?

• Pencil, context clues notes, vocabulary page

• Pencil, textbook, vocabulary page

• Textbook, notebook, pen

• Laptop, context clues notes, dictionary

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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

What is a context clue?

• A detailed description of a word

• A type of punctuation mark

• A summary of a text

• A hint within the text to help define unknown words

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What does the word 'arbitrator' mean based on the context clue provided?

• A neutral person chosen to settle a dispute

• A person who causes trouble

• A legal representative

• A family member involved in a dispute

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Which word signals an antonym context clue?

• Unlike

• And

• Because

• Also

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What can you infer about Melissa's characteristics?

• Talkative and outgoing

• Unfriendly and harsh

• Clumsy and awkward

• Smooth, graceful, has great balance

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

What does 'loquacious' mean based on the synonym context clue?

• Very serious

• Very talkative

• Very shy

• Very quiet

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.4.5C

CCSS.L.5.4A

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does 'pugnacious' likely mean based on the inference context clue?

• Eager to fight

• Afraid of conflict

• Friendly and sociable

• Indifferent to disputes

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CCSS.L.6.5C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the purpose of synonym context clues?

• To provide similar meanings to help understand the word

• To contradict the meaning of the word

• To provide a detailed history of the word

• To ignore the unknown word

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How should you use the learned context clues for 'The Lightning Thief'?

• Write a summary of each chapter

• Determine the meaning of vocabulary words using context clues

• Memorize all vocabulary words without context

• Skip over difficult words

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CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

What types of context clues were discussed in the lesson?

• Literal, figurative, comparative, descriptive

• Summary, analysis, synthesis, evaluation

• Definition, antonym, synonym, inference

• Historical, mathematical, scientific, literary

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4