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CONTEXT CLUES!CONTEXT CLUES!
Set up your notebook in Cornell format! 45 seconds-GO!
WHY?WHY?
Sometimes, readers come across words that we don’t know. We need to be able to understand the words we read!
Authors might use unfamiliar vocabulary words.
Sometimes, readers come across words that we don’t know. We need to be able to understand the words we read!
Authors might use unfamiliar vocabulary words.
WHAT TO DO?WHAT TO DO?
Look at the other words and sentences in the paragraph.
Often, there are hints or clues to help us understand.
This hint or clue is called a .... CONTEXT CLUE!
Look at the other words and sentences in the paragraph.
Often, there are hints or clues to help us understand.
This hint or clue is called a .... CONTEXT CLUE!
HOW TO FIND ‘EM!HOW TO FIND ‘EM!
Context clues are words around the unknown word, and the information that makes up the rest of the paragraph.
Many times, we can find signal words that indicate that a context clue might be near.
Context clues are words around the unknown word, and the information that makes up the rest of the paragraph.
Many times, we can find signal words that indicate that a context clue might be near.
TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUESTYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES
Restatement or Synonym ClueExample ClueContrast or Antonym ClueDefinition Clue
Restatement or Synonym ClueExample ClueContrast or Antonym ClueDefinition Clue
With your shoulder partner...With your shoulder partner...
Predict a definition for each type of context clue.
Noise level 1
Predict a definition for each type of context clue.
Noise level 1
Restatement or Synonym ClueRestatement or Synonym Clue
Words or phrases that explain the meaning of the word in another way.
Signal words: in other words, these are, or
Example: The dried rose was as fragile, or delicate, as a butterfly’s wing.
Words or phrases that explain the meaning of the word in another way.
Signal words: in other words, these are, or
Example: The dried rose was as fragile, or delicate, as a butterfly’s wing.
Example Clue Example Clue
Give us an example of the unknown word.
Signal words: for example, such as, in that, especially
Example: When we travel, we always look for comfortable accommodations, such as a beach cottage, hotel suite, or mountain cabin.
Give us an example of the unknown word.
Signal words: for example, such as, in that, especially
Example: When we travel, we always look for comfortable accommodations, such as a beach cottage, hotel suite, or mountain cabin.
Contrast or Antonym ClueContrast or Antonym Clue
Words or phrases that tell the opposite of the unknown word.
Signal words: but, not, in contrast, on the other hand, however, still, although, some... but others.
Example: Knowledge is a remedy for many environmental problems, but knowledge cannot fix the problems without action.
Words or phrases that tell the opposite of the unknown word.
Signal words: but, not, in contrast, on the other hand, however, still, although, some... but others.
Example: Knowledge is a remedy for many environmental problems, but knowledge cannot fix the problems without action.
Definition ClueDefinition Clue
The definition of the unknown word is given within the paragraph.
Signals: a comma or dash, or, that is.
Example: The beach’s tranquility, that is its peaceful feeling, made it the perfect vacation spot.
The definition of the unknown word is given within the paragraph.
Signals: a comma or dash, or, that is.
Example: The beach’s tranquility, that is its peaceful feeling, made it the perfect vacation spot.
ClosureClosure
On your sticky note, write a sentence using a context clue.
Label the type of clue you used ON THE BACK.
With your shoulder partner, see if you can guess the types of clues.
Turn in as your ticket out the door.
On your sticky note, write a sentence using a context clue.
Label the type of clue you used ON THE BACK.
With your shoulder partner, see if you can guess the types of clues.
Turn in as your ticket out the door.