Context Clues
Grade 10 · ELA · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can use guided notes to help me understand how context clues can help me understand the meaning of unfamiliar words.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:47
Using context clues to figure out new words | Reading | Khan Academy
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the following sentence: "The dog was big, even bigger than a horse; it was truly gigantic." Identify the unfamiliar word and explain which type of context clue (from IDEAS) is most helpful in understanding the meaning of "gigantic" in this sentence. What does "gigantic" mean based on the context clues? Read the following sentence: "Her happy nature made her a good friend; she was always smiling and telling jokes." Identify the unfamiliar word and explain which type of context clue (from IDEAS) is most helpful in understanding the meaning of "happy" in this sentence. What does "happy" mean based on the context clues?”
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