using context clues to find word meaning “i can use context clues to understand word meaning.”
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Using Context Clues to Find Word
Meaning“I can use context clues to
understand word meaning.”
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Essential Questions
What are context clues? How can they help you determine the meaning of a word?What is context? How can it change the meaning of a word?
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Hints!!
Read carefully, looking at all words in the sentence or paragraph.
Some words have more than 1 meaning, so be sure
to pick the correct one :)
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Simple StepsYou need to read carefully.Read the entire sentence or paragraph looking for clues to let you know what the word isOnce you have figured out the meaning, reread it with the word you picked.
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Practice!!If you swing the bat, you have a better chance to hit the ball.
What is the meaning of the word bat?
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If you swing the bat, you have a better chance to hit
the ball. What is the meaning of the word
bat?
A) to strike or hit the ballB) a mouse-like animal with wingsC) a layer of cotton used to make quiltsD) a stick used to hit a baseball
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Another PracticeJohn said, “I want to lead the line.”
What is the meaning of the word lead?
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John said, “I want to lead the line.”
What is the meaning of the word lead?
A) a key actorB) a type of metalC) to be firstD) to be the leader
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More PracticeStand up for what is right, even if you are standing alone.
What is the meaning of the word right?
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What is the meaning of the word right?
a.) straight aheadb.) the opposite of leftc.) a 90 degree angled.) correct
Stand up for what is right, even if you are standing
alone.
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Strategies??
What are the strategies that you used to find the meaning of the words?
On a notecard please write the strategies that you used:)
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What do you need to do?
Read carefully, looking at all words in the sentence or paragraph.
Some words have more than 1 meaning, so be sure
to pick the correct one :)