PPT-Context Clues Figuring out difficult vocabulary!

Direct definition context clues No need for a dictionary with these wordsthe definition of the word is right in the text EXAMPLE I staggered almost falling coughing and sobbing for breath. A Sound of Thunder. By: Ray Bradbury. Create a chart and place the vocabulary words below in the category they belong in for you.. Know Well. Think I. Know. Don’t Know. Annihilate. Correlate. Expendable. in . Context. The Crucible. Act I. DO NOW. : . Complete . the chart . for the Act I . Crucible words . to . the best of your ability.. As . used in . The Crucible. …. confirm. . (v):. . verify.  . What do those words mean?!. Learning Goal. Students will be able to determine the meanings of unknown words by analyzing context clues, understanding word relationships, and examining word parts. . Student Objective. English 10. Context Clues . Learning to recognize context clues helps you learn new words. . Punctuation. Watch for commas, colons and hyphens. . Punctuation will alert you to an upcoming definition or explanation.. And Comprehension Improvement. Words as Tools. To access background knowledge. To express ideas. To learn about new concepts. Word knowledge is . crucial. to reading comprehension and academic success. . 5. th. grade Literacy . Read . this passage. . I volunteered to sacrifice school and help them. My offer was refused and I trudged . wearily. to school for another week.. Teammate talk: . What do you think the word . Reading Comprehension. What is a context clue?. A context clue is a word or phrase near an unknown word that helps the reader understand its meaning.. Duplicity. is defined as deceitfulness.. Let’s look at this word through the lens of six commonly used context clues.. A Sound of Thunder. By: Ray Bradbury. Create a chart and place the vocabulary words below in the category they belong in for you.. Know Well. Think I. Know. Don’t Know. Annihilate. Correlate. Expendable. {Click mouse to continue}. How to Navigate Through a . Power. Point. Workshop. This PowerPoint Presentation is designed to be experienced as a workshop. To ensure that you do not miss important information, only use your mouse at this prompt:. by Mrs. Renee Garner. Context Clues – What Are They?. Context clues are bits of information from the text that, when combined with prior knowledge, allow you to decide the meaning of unknown words in the story or article you are reading.. why Bother?. Vocabulary sharpens your communication.. Choosing words with greater precision. Understanding words you already know. Making communication simpler. Why Bother. Vocabulary opens your mind. Today’s Lesson:. Today we will focus on two types of context clues: . synonym. and . definition. context clues.. Your Objective: You will be able to use synonym or definition context clues combined with . “I Cans”. d. efine the meaning of unknown words by using context clues and the author’s use of:. Explanation -Restatement. Synonyms. Antonyms. Comparison. Contrast. Definition. Context Clues – What Are They?. Dr. Arthur . Whimbey. Reading For Context Clues. Introduction . . To understand what you read, you must first know the meanings of the words. . Nothing can disturb your reading more, and confuse you more, than running into one unfamiliar word after another..