Using Context Clues to Understand Unfamiliar Words

Using Context Clues to Understand Unfamiliar Words

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Interactive Video

English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial introduces Chen's interest in reptiles and explains how to use context clues to understand unfamiliar words. It provides two examples: understanding the word 'albino' in the context of alligators and 'restless' in the context of tigers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of rereading sentences, considering the context, and testing potential meanings to deduce the correct interpretation of unknown words.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How does Chen determine the meaning of the word 'restless'?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What can we conclude about the relationship between 'restless' and 'impatient'?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What strategies does Chen use to figure out unfamiliar words?

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