
Context Clue
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English
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3rd Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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14 Slides • 20 Questions
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February 5, 2024
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Multiple Choice
What is a context clue?
A clue to find the conclusion of the story
A clue to find the meaning of a word
A clue to find the characters of the story
A clue to find the author’s purpose
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Multiple Choice
There are _________ types of context clues.
one
two
four
five
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Multiple Choice
What is a synonym for cold?
ice cream
chilly
shake
blue
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Multiple Choice
The word antonyms means what?
Same
Opposite
Big
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Multiple Choice
What is an antonym for the word wet?
dry
clear
hot
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There are five types of context clues.
We will go over each type and then determine the meaning of words based on those clues.
Standard: Determine the meaning of words as they are used in a text.
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I can figure out the meaning of literal words within a text.
I can use different context clues to figure out the meaning of words within a text.
I can use prior knowledge to determine the meaning of words within a text.
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The meaning of the word can be found in the text.
Signal Words: is, are, is called, means, or
Example: Brick made of clay is called adobe.
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Multiple Choice
To the people of London, a Bobby is a familiar sight. Bobby is a police officer, and they are everywhere in London.
What are the context clues for this word?
To the people of London
familiar sight
is a police officer
everywhere in London
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Multiple Choice
To the people of London, a Bobby is a familiar sight. Bobby is a police officer, and they are everywhere in London. Bobbies make sure the laws are being followed.
What is the meaning of the word Bobby?
police officer
a boy
a dog
a teacher
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Multiple Choice
To the people of London, a Bobby is a familiar sight. Bobby is a police officer, and they are everywhere in London.
Which type of context clue is this?
Definition
Example
Explanation
Synonym
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To the people of London, a Bobby is a familiar sight. Bobby is a police officer, and they are everywhere in London.
Which type of context clue is this?
Definition Context- the meaning is given in the text.
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Draw
Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.
Circle the context clues for the word "affable"?
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Multiple Choice
Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.
What does affable mean based on our definition context clue?
cranky
sad
pleasantly approachable and always friendly
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Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is pleasantly easy to approach and always friendly.
Definition Clue- The definition is given in the sentence.
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Several words in a list are examples of an unknown word.
Signal words: such as, for instance, like, including
The Pueblo people grew many crops, such as corn, beans, and squash.
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Draw
Circle the context clues for the word "aroma"
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Multiple Choice
The room had a few aromas such as the smell of the flowers, the smell of the candle, and the smell of the food.
What does the word "aromas" mean?
sounds
taste
sight
smells
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The room had a few aromas, such as the smell of the flowers, the smell of the candle, and the smell of the food.
The smell of the flowers, the smell of the candle, and the smell of food are examples of aromas.
The word aromas means smell.
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same or similar word or meaning
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Multiple Choice
Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you remember how kind she was?
Which word is a synonym for affable?
What word in the sentence means the same as affable?
remember
remind
kind
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Opposite word or meaning
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Fill in the Blanks
I miss Mr. Fry.
Our new principal is cranky and unapproachable.
Mr. Fry was so affable.
What is the antonym context clue in this text that helps us determine what affable means?
Remember, antonym means opposite.
Type answer...
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When we use inference context clues, there are no examples, no definitions, no synonyms, and no antonyms.
When inferencing we make an educated guess, choice, or decision from the evidence we are given.
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Open Ended
You do not need to worry about talking to Mr. Fry. He is an affable principal.
What inference context clues can I use in this text to help me determine what affable means?
Which sentence helps us understand affable?
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Let's try 5 more different ones.
Any questions so far about what we are learning before we continue?
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Multiple Choice
Martin Luther King, Jr. was an activist. Someone who works hard to make a change happen is called an activist.
Using your definition context clues, what is meaning of activist?
someone who works hard to make a change happen
someone who is a man
someone who is an actor
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Multiple Choice
I love all kinds of felines, including tigers, lions, and even my kitty, Fluffy.
Using your example context clues, what is meaning of feline?
animals
cat
pets
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Multiple Choice
The pudgy baby panda bear looked chubby and round.
Using your synonym context clues, what does pudgy mean?
Remember synonym means the same or similar.
plump
thin
black and white
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Multiple Choice
Unlike my parents, who love classical music, I detest it.
Using your antonym context clues, what does detest mean?
Remember, antonym means the opposite word or meaning
love
hate
perform
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Multiple Choice
Mike hit a rock as he was riding his bike to his grandma's house. When he arrived at her house, he was holding his elbow and sobbing.
Using your inference context clues, determine the meaning of sobbing?
happy
tired
crying
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