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Context Clues Days 1& 2

This document discusses different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words: - Antonyms provide opposite meanings of words. Examples show words with opposite meanings like "despise" and "adore". - Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings to the unfamiliar word. Examples are provided of sentences using synonyms. - Explanations directly define the unfamiliar word within the sentence. Examples give definitions of words like "glaciers" within the text. - Examples are words like "such as" that introduce specific instances of the unfamiliar word. Readers can understand new words from these context clue techniques.

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Context Clues Days 1& 2

This document discusses different types of context clues that can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words: - Antonyms provide opposite meanings of words. Examples show words with opposite meanings like "despise" and "adore". - Synonyms are words that have the same or similar meanings to the unfamiliar word. Examples are provided of sentences using synonyms. - Explanations directly define the unfamiliar word within the sentence. Examples give definitions of words like "glaciers" within the text. - Examples are words like "such as" that introduce specific instances of the unfamiliar word. Readers can understand new words from these context clue techniques.

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Context Clues

By: Ms. Strait Day 1

Question
Have you ever read a book, came to a word, and didnt know what it meant?

Our Goals
4-3.1 Generate the meaning of unfamiliar and multiple-meaning words by using context clues (for example, those that provide an example or a definition). In this lesson, you will learn how to understand the meaning of new vocabulary by looking for clues around the word.

What are context clues?


Context clues are hints that the author gives to help define a word you dont know. The clue may appear in the same sentence as the word you dont know or in a nearby sentence.

KEYS TO THE KINGDOM

Antonyms Examples

Affixes
Synonyms Explanations

Find the best key for the job

What are antonyms ?


Antonym: A word or group of words that has an opposite meaning. (small vs. large or nice vs. mean) Ex.: I despise liver, but I adore steak.

What are antonyms ?


Antonym: A word or group of words that has an opposite meaning. Ex.: I despise liver, but I adore steak.

Two opposites

What are antonyms ?


Antonym: A word or group of words that has an opposite meaning. Ex.: Marys cat looks tame when sleeping, but wild when awake.

What are antonyms ?


Antonym: A word or group of words that has an opposite meaning. Ex.: Marys cat looks tame when sleeping, but wild when awake.

Two opposites

What are synonyms ?


Synonym: A word or group of words that has the same meaning as the unknown word. Ex.: Reducing cholesterol has a number of beneficial results. One positive outcome is reducing the risk of heart disease.

What are synonyms ?


Synonym: A word or group of words that has the same meaning as the unknown word. Ex.: When he hurled the ball across the field, I said, I didnt know you could throw like that!
~Jackie Robinson~ He was the first African-American to play major league baseball. (1972)

Lets Practice
o Jerry is very clumsy, but his sister is adroit. o Unlike his quiet and low key family, Mark is garrulous.

o After seeing the picture of the starving children, we felt compassion or pity for their suffering.
o Mary admonished her students and they knew they were in hot water for their actions. o http://www.quia.com/rr/151544.html

Lets Read Ryans Diary


Your friend Ryan has moved to a new country and is learning a new language. Read what he wrote in his diary and see if you can figure out the meaning to the underlined words. Dear Diary, I overslept this morning. I had to eat my bowl of poof-poofs very quickly, and I almost missed the tramzam. When I got to school, I realized I had forgotten my zilgping . Luckily, Ms. Jutzi is very zoosh, and told me I could bring it tomorrow.

After school, some friends and I played plingming. Its a new game I am learning. We scored 7 points and they only scored 5 points, so we were the zoiters!
Dad says that next weekend were going to the fladder . I cant wait! I love to swim and play in the sand. I hope I dont get a sunburn though.

Well, I better go to bed soon. I dont want to wake up late again and miss my tramzam!
Until tomorrow, Ryan

Review

o Antonym: A word or group of words that has an opposite meaning of the unknown word. oSynonym: A word or group of words that has the same meaning as the unknown word.

Ticket Out the Door


o What is the purpose of knowing the meanings of antonyms and synonyms? How do they help with context clues?

Bonus
Example: Ms. Strait will disseminate treats to students that brought their signed slip.

Bonus
Example: Ms. Strait will disseminate treats to students that brought their signed slip. Use substitution: give, pass out

Context Clues
Ms. Strait Day 2

KEYS TO THE KINGDOM

Antonyms Examples

Affixes
Synonyms Explanations

Explanations (Direct Definition)


Explanations, in sentences, show that the unknown word is explained within the sentence. These are words that say, Stop dont touch that dictionary. The definition of the word you dont know is right here in the text! Example: The tintinnabulation, ringing of the bells, let the townspeople know the wedding was over.

Answer: The tintinnabulation, ringing of the bells, let the townspeople know the wedding was over.

Examples of Explanations
After a time, glaciers, or slowly moving rivers of ice, formed over many parts of the Earth.

Examples of Explanations
After a time, glaciers, or slowly moving rivers of ice, formed over many parts of the Earth.

Using Examples
Sometimes, writers use words like: such as, for instance, and for example indicate examples. Ex.: The emergency room doctors see patients with trauma, such as a broken bone, every night.

Using Examples
Sometimes, writers use words like: such as, for instance, and for example indicate examples. Ex.: The emergency room doctors see patients with trauma, such as a broken bone, every night.

Lets Practice
o A biographer, or one who writes about peoples lives, is an example of an author. o Our new puppy was so rambunctious; all she wanted to do was run in circles around the house. o The plan to rebuild the tower was feasible, and everyone thought it was workable.

Can you flow with Detective Flo?


http://www.flocabulary.com/context-clues/

Review
o Antonym: A word or group of words that has an opposite meaning of the unknown word. oSynonym: A word or group of words that has the same meaning as the unknown word. oExplanation: The word is explained in the sentence. oExample: The word is surrounded with examples.

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