Exploring Unfamiliar Words Through Context Clues

What are context clues used for?

• To make sentences longer

• To understand unfamiliar words

• To find synonyms of known words

• To correct grammatical errors

What can be inferred about a word not in your vocabulary?

• It is a word you should skip while reading

• You can read it but don't know its meaning

• It is a new word created recently

• It is always a noun

What does 'prohibited' most likely mean?

• Encouraged

• Required

• Not allowed

• Frequently done

How can context clues help in understanding 'prohibited'?

• By knowing the library is a quiet place

• Both A and B

• By understanding the word 'shouting'

• By guessing randomly

What does 'pounced' most likely mean?

• To run away

• To sleep

• To look at something

• To jump on top of something

Why is it important to understand the meaning of 'pounced' in the sentence?

• To find out where the cat is

• To learn about the mouse

• To understand the cat's action

• To know the cat's color

What should you do if a sentence doesn't make sense?

• Skip it

• Guess the meaning of words

• Stop reading the story

• Re-read and use context clues

What is the first step when you encounter an unfamiliar word?

• Ask someone else

• Read the whole sentence

• Ignore it

• Look it up in a dictionary

What should you ask yourself to understand an unfamiliar word?

• Does this make sense?

• Is this word important?

• Do I know a synonym?

• Can I skip this word?

What is the final step to better understand the reading?

• Write down the word

• Go back and re-read

• Take a break

• Discuss with a friend