building vocabulary using context clues
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:Building Vocabulary: Building Vocabulary: Using Context CluesUsing Context Clues
Chapter 3:Chapter 3:Building Vocabulary: Building Vocabulary: Using Context CluesUsing Context Clues
Essential Reading SkillsEssential Reading Skills
Third EditionThird Edition
Kathleen McWhorterKathleen McWhorter
![Page 2: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
What is Context?
Example: Tony noticed that the wallabies at the zoo looked like kangaroos.
Example: Many people have phobias, such as fear of heights, a fear of water, or a fear of confined spaces.
![Page 3: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
Types of Context Clues
1. Definition Clues2. Synonym Clues3. Example Clues4. Contrast Clues5. Inference Clues
![Page 4: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Definition Clues • Writers define a word right after
they use it. • They use words and phrases such
as: means is refers to are called
![Page 5: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Example of Definition Clues
Corona refers to the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere.
Corona refers to the outermost part of the sun’s atmosphere.
![Page 6: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Synonym Clues
•Writers provide a synonym or brief phrase to define the word or that is similar to the new word.
•The synonym can appear in the same sentence, in an earlier sentence, or later sentence.
![Page 7: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Example #2 of Synonym Clues
Betsy took a break from teaching to serve in the Peace Core. Despite the hiatus, Betsy’s school was delighted to rehire her when she returned.
Betsy took a break from teaching to serve in the Peace Core. Despite the hiatus, Betsy’s school was delighted to rehire her when she returned.
![Page 8: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Example Clues
•Writers often include examples to help explain a word.
•Examples can be introduced with words such as: like, such as, for example, or including.
![Page 9: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Example of Example Clues
In the past month, we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
In the past month, we have had almost every type of precipitation, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
![Page 10: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Contrast Clues
•You can determine the meaning of an unknown word from an antonym — a word or phrase that has the opposite meaning.
•Examples can be introduced with words such as but, though, and whereas.
![Page 11: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Example of Contrast CluesAlthough Liz felt sad and depressed,
most of the graduates were elated.
Although Liz felt sad and depressed, most of the graduates were elated.
![Page 12: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Inference Clues•Inference is used to figure
out the meaning of an unknown word by using logic and reasoning skills.
![Page 13: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Example of Inference Clues
On hot, humid summer afternoons, I often feel languid.
On hot, humid summer afternoons, I often feel languid.
![Page 14: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Try this one!
The quarterback sustained numerous injuries: a fractured wrist, two broken ribs, and a hip injury.
• Definition Clue?• Synonym Clue?• Example Clue?• Contrast Clue?• Inference Clue?
![Page 15: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Try this one!
The quarterback sustained numerous injuries: a fractured wrist, two broken ribs, and a hip injury.
We can tell that the football player had many injuries since the author lists them. Another way to say this is “experienced” numerous injuries.
![Page 16: Building Vocabulary Using Context Clues](https://reader036.vdocuments.us/reader036/viewer/2022082603/545c5b46b0af9f12318b47e2/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
So, remember…the first thing you should do when you don’t know a word is
to look at the words around it for clues to unlock the meaning!!