Context Clues
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Objective
I can determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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.
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Practice
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The video describes a strategy called IDEAS for figuring out the meaning of new words. What does the 'I' in IDEAS stand for?
Imagine you are reading a book and you come across the sentence: 'The old house was dilapidated; the roof was falling in, and the walls were crumbling.' Which context clue from the IDEAS strategy is most clearly used in this sentence to help you understand the meaning of 'dilapidated'?
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Exit ticket
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“Read the sentences below and use context clues to determine the meaning of the word 'arduous'. 'Climbing the mountain was an arduous task. It required great effort and was very difficult, but the view from the top was worth it.' What does 'arduous' mean in the sentences above?”
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