What Are Context Clues Context clues are hints that help define strange words Are often found in the sentences around the unfamiliar word We can find the meaning of words if we look closely at the sentences we are reading ID: 634104
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Context Clues
Hints and Tips for Defining WordsSlide2
What Are Context Clues?
Context clues are hints that help define strange words
Are often found in the sentence(s) around the unfamiliar word
We can find the meaning of words if we look closely at the sentences we are readingSlide3
Where Are They Found?
Context clues are most often found in the same sentence as the unknown word
Looking at the words directly next to it can be really useful
We have to look carefully at the words, because some context clues are easy to missSlide4
Types of Clues
Definition clue
The author gives the meaning of a word indirectly
The shark swam around the reef, staring at the coral bed.
Synonym/Antonym Clue
The author uses a similar word or one that is opposite in the same sentence
The dolphin swam fervently, desperately speeding away from the group of sharks.
Fish usually swim in schools, instead of swimming by themselves.Slide5
Types of Clues
Descriptive clues
The author includes word that describe the unfamiliar one
The shark’s fin has become an ominous sign of danger, striking fear in the hearts of swimmers.Slide6
Context
Context clues are useful when you do not have dictionary on had
They can help you to become a smarter reader
Often signal important things about the words an author usesSlide7
Activity
Let’s Talk About Sharks!!!!Slide8
Words
Souvenir
Buoyant
Fictionalized
Ravenous
Minority
AnnuallySlide9
Definitions
Souvenir-Something
that serves as a reminder
Buoyant-Capable of floating
Fictionalized-Treated in the manner of fictionSlide10
Definitions (cont.)
Ravenous-
Very
eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification
Minority-
The
smaller in number of two groups constituting a
whole
Annually-
Occurring
or happening every year or once a year
(Merriam Webster Dictionary)