Context Clues are clues that good readers use to find the meaning of unknown words These clues can be found in the words and sentences surrounding the unknown word or phrase Types of Context Clues ID: 699610
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Context CluesSlide2
What Are Context Clues?
Context Clues are clues that good readers use to find the meaning of unknown words
These clues can be found in the words and sentences surrounding the unknown word or phrase.Slide3
Types of Context Clues
There are several different types of Context Clues. We will be working with:
Definition/Explanation
Restatement/Synonyms
Examples
Antonyms/Contrast
InferencesSlide4
Definitions and RestatementsSlide5
Definitions and Restatements
The presenter approached the podium with
trepidation.
He felt intense anxiety and fear because he hated public speaking.Slide6
Definitions and Restatements
The presenter approached the podium with
trepidation.
He felt
intense anxiety and fear
because he hated public speaking.Slide7
Definitions and Restatements
James looked
gaunt
after his long illness. He was so bony and skinny that his clothes were hanging off his body.Slide8
Definitions and Restatements
James looked
gaunt
after his long illness. He was so
bony and skinny
that his clothes were hanging off his body.Slide9
Definitions and Restatements
Timmy’s mom often called his
eccentric
aunt bizarre and odd. His aunt liked to wear sandals in the winter and boots in the summer. She also ate breakfast for dinner.Slide10
Definitions and Restatements
Timmy’s mom often called his
eccentric
aunt
bizarre and odd
. His aunt liked to wear sandals in the winter and boots in the summer. She also ate breakfast for dinner.Slide11
Examples
An example of the word is given following the sentence or within the next few sentences.
Example: Tom needed to go to the
haberdashery
to get a suit. His first stop was to Men’s Warehouse.Slide12
Examples
He got her attention with
gesticulations.
He waved and clapped his hands until she noticed him. Slide13
Examples
He got her attention with
gesticulations.
He
waved and clapped his hands
until she noticed him. Slide14
Examples
He got her attention with
gesticulations.
He
waved and clapped his hands
until she noticed him.
Expressions of love
Telephone calls
Shouting
Animated or energetic gesturesSlide15
Examples
The two hosts exchanged
banter
before interviewing the guest. The younger host asked the older host if he rode a dinosaur to school when he was a child.Slide16
Examples
The two hosts exchanged
banter
before interviewing the guest. The younger host asked the older host if he
rode a dinosaur to school when he was a child
.Slide17
Examples
The two hosts exchanged
banter
before interviewing the guest. The younger host asked the older host if
he rode a dinosaur to school when he was a child
.
To insult
To give a playful punch
To tease or lightly joke
To hugSlide18
Examples
Amy learned in history class that sometimes, people believe
fallacies.
Her teacher told her that scientists used to think the world was flatSlide19
Examples
Amy learned in history class that sometimes, people believe
fallacies.
Her teacher told her that
scientists used to think the world was flat.Slide20
Examples
Amy learned in history class that sometimes, people believe
fallacies.
Her teacher told her that
scientists used to think the world was flat.
Deceptive, misleading, or false notions
Facts gathered through research
Propaganda posters
Games played at birthday partiesSlide21
AntonymsSlide22
Antonyms
Carmen was known for being
aloof,
but tonight he was friendly and sociable.Slide23
Antonyms
Carmen was known for being
aloof,
but tonight he was
friendly and sociable.Slide24
Antonyms
Carmen was known for being
aloof,
but tonight he was
friendly and sociable.
Detached and distant
Welcoming
Outgoing
Affectionate and attentiveSlide25
Antonyms
Yesterday the weather was nice and
balmy
, but today it is freezing.Slide26
Antonyms
Yesterday the weather was nice and
balmy
, but today it is
freezing
.Slide27
Antonyms
Yesterday the weather was nice and
balmy
, but today it is
freezing
.
Chilly or cold
Sweltering
Temperate or mild
SnowySlide28
Antonyms
Dr. Smith thought the idea was
preposterous,
but Dr. Jones thought it was sensible.Slide29
Antonyms
Dr. Smith thought the idea was
preposterous,
but Dr. Jones thought it was
sensible
.Slide30
Antonyms
Dr. Smith thought the idea was
preposterous,
but Dr. Jones thought it was
sensible
.
Practical
Absurd
Unfortunate
RealisticSlide31
InferencesSlide32
Inferences
We thought it was
bizarre
that Harriet wore a wedding dress to school
Normal
Cool
Unusual
StandardSlide33
Inferences
The growing child has a
voracious
appetite
Severe allergy
Craving large quantities of food
Lack of appetite
SatisfiedSlide34
Inferences
We read Anne Frank’s
memoir
in class
A fantasy novel
Historical fiction
A personal interview
An account of one’s personal life and experiences