Types of Context Clues

• Definition- explained/stated in simple way

• Synonym- similar word/ restatement

• Antonym- opposite meaning of the word

• Example- an example of the word is given

• Inference- showing relationships to word

Be a Word Detective

Look around an unknown word for clues that the author may have included to help them figure out the meaning.

These clues are called context clues.  

Context Clue Types

• Definition- explained/stated in simple way

• Synonym- similar word/restatement

• Antonym- opposite meaning of the word

• Example- an example of the word is given

• Inference- showing relationships to word

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​Activity: Choose a different partner for each task card. Read the task card then figure out the meaning of the word. Share what context clues you used.

Example: I used antonyms because the the gave me the opposite meaning

​Canvas Assignment

Context Clues

• How did you use context clues to figure out the definition of unknown words?