Context Clues Lesson
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Elizabeth Mitchener
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Have you ever come across a word you didn't know while reading and tried to guess its meaning? How did you figure it out?
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What are context clues?
Pieces of information from the text that help us figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words
Words that rhyme with each other in a sentence
Pictures that help us understand the story
The title of the book
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Which of the following are types of context clues?
Definition context clues
Synonym context clues
Antonym context clues
Homophone context clues
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List and briefly describe two types of context clues mentioned in the lesson.
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Which of the following sentences contains a definition context clue?
Climate change, which refers to long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns, results in changes to ecosystems and the environment.
The effects of climate change could lead to the extinction-- or complete eradication-- of certain species on this planet.
The weather was unpredictable, so we brought both sunglasses and an umbrella.
The scientist studied the migration patterns of birds.
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Explain how synonym context clues can help you understand the meaning of an unfamiliar word. Use the example provided in the lesson to support your answer.
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How does the example sentence in the first image help you understand the meaning of 'eradication'?
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Which of the following best describes a synonym context clue?
A word in the text has a similar meaning to the unknown word.
A word in the text has the opposite meaning to the unknown word.
A word in the text describes the unknown word directly.
A word in the text is unrelated to the unknown word.
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Which of the following are true about antonym context clues?
They use words with opposite meanings to help define an unfamiliar word.
They use words with similar meanings to help define an unfamiliar word.
They always appear at the end of a sentence.
They can help you figure out the meaning of a word by showing contrast.
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What steps should you take to uncover the meaning of an unfamiliar word using context clues?
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What type of context clue is used to define the word 'turbulence' in the sentence: 'As the hurricane approached, the ocean's surface was filled with turbulence—an unsteady, violent movement—making it dangerous for ships to navigate.'?
Synonym context clue
Antonym context clue
Definition context clue
Example context clue
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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'After 10 hours of heavy rainfall, the wind and rain of the storm did not abate; rather, they began to intensify.'?
Antonym
Synonym
Definition
Example
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What is the meaning of the underlined word 'abate' in the sentence: 'After 10 hours of heavy rainfall, the wind and rain of the storm did not abate; rather, they began to intensify.'?
decrease/slow down
increase
change direction
disappear
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What type of context clue is used in the sentence: 'Experts described the hurricane as destabilizing or disruptive, as it caused widespread destruction in coastal areas.'?
Synonym
Antonym
Definition
Example
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What is the meaning of the underlined word 'destabilizing' in the sentence: 'Experts described the hurricane as destabilizing or disruptive, as it caused widespread destruction in coastal areas.'?
disruptive
calming
predictable
beneficial
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