Context Clues
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Objective
I can use context clues to understand what words mean in a sentence.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
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What are context clues and why are they helpful when you are reading?
Explain, in your own words, what "definition or explanation" context clues are. Give an example sentence of your own that uses this type of context clue.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the sentence: "The dilapidated old house, crumbling and overgrown with weeds, was clearly abandoned." What does "dilapidated" mean in this sentence? Explain which context clues helped you determine the meaning. Read the sentence: "Although Sarah is usually very quiet, today she was quite garrulous." What does "garrulous" mean in this sentence? Explain which context clues helped you determine the meaning. Read the sentence: "The chef used various spices, such as cumin, paprika, and turmeric, to flavor the dish." What does "various" mean in this sentence? Explain which context clues helped you determine the meaning.”
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