Context Clues

Definition Context Clues are words that say, “Stop - don’t touch that dictionary. The definition of the word you don’t know is right here in the text!" Context Clues are often used in content area reading. Content area reading is reading that you do in different subject areas such as mathematics, social studies and science.

Can you guess the meaning of my word? I love my peramangada. I got him when I was in first grade. He has four short legs and gray hair. He does not like strangers, especially when they come around my house. My peramangada sleeps at the foot of my bed every night. When I come home from school, he always tries to jump up and lick my face. I love my peramangada! He’s a great pet.

Can you guess who I am?

I was born on February 12, 1809 in a one room log cabin.

I am from Kentucky.

I only attended school for a few months I only attended school for a few months. I began to borrow books and taught myself.

I was the 16th President of the United States.

If you guessed President Lincoln, you are correct!

Cow Context Clues http://www.scc.losrios.edu/~langlit/reading/contextclues/intro1.htm