Context Clues
6th Grade · ELA · 30 min
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Learning Objective
I can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues.
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When you encounter a new word, use context, which is the language that surrounds the word, to help you figure out its meaning.
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The acronym IDEAS can help you remember the different kinds of context clues: Inference, Definition, Example, Antonym, and Synonym.
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An antonym is a word that means the opposite of another word, while a synonym is a word that has the same or similar meaning.
