CONTEXT CLUES! Set up your notebook in Cornell format! 45 seconds-GO!
WHY? Sometimes, readers come across words that we don’t know. We need to be able to understand the words we read! Authors might use unfamiliar vocabulary words. Sometimes, readers come across words that we don’t know. We need to be able to understand the words we read! Authors might use unfamiliar vocabulary words.
WHAT TO DO? Look at the other words and sentences in the paragraph. Often, there are hints or clues to help us understand. This hint or clue is called a.... CONTEXT CLUE! Look at the other words and sentences in the paragraph. Often, there are hints or clues to help us understand. This hint or clue is called a.... CONTEXT CLUE!
HOW TO FIND ‘EM! HOW TO FIND ‘EM! Context clues are words around the unknown word, and the information that makes up the rest of the paragraph. Many times, we can find signal words that indicate that a context clue might be near. CContext clues are words around the unknown word, and the information that makes up the rest of the paragraph. MMany times, we can find signal words that indicate that a context clue might be near.
TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES Restatement or Synonym Clue Example Clue Contrast or Antonym Clue Definition Clue Restatement or Synonym Clue Example Clue Contrast or Antonym Clue Definition Clue
With your shoulder partner... Predict a definition for each type of context clue. Noise level 1 Predict a definition for each type of context clue. Noise level 1
Restatement or Synonym Clue Words or phrases that explain the meaning of the word in another way. Signal words: in other words, these are, or Example: The dried rose was as fragile, or delicate, as a butterfly’s wing. Words or phrases that explain the meaning of the word in another way. Signal words: in other words, these are, or Example: The dried rose was as fragile, or delicate, as a butterfly’s wing.
Example Clue Give us an example of the unknown word. Signal words: for example, such as, in that, especially Example: When we travel, we always look for comfortable accommodations, such as a beach cottage, hotel suite, or mountain cabin. GGive us an example of the unknown word. SSignal words: for example, such as, in that, especially EExample: When we travel, we always look for comfortable accommodations, such as a beach cottage, hotel suite, or mountain cabin.
Contrast or Antonym Clue Words or phrases that tell the opposite of the unknown word. Signal words: but, not, in contrast, on the other hand, however, still, although, some... but others. Example: Knowledge is a remedy for many environmental problems, but knowledge cannot fix the problems without action. WWords or phrases that tell the opposite of the unknown word. SSignal words: but, not, in contrast, on the other hand, however, still, although, some... but others. EExample: Knowledge is a remedy for many environmental problems, but knowledge cannot fix the problems without action.
Definition Clue The definition of the unknown word is given within the paragraph. Signals: a comma or dash, or, that is. Example: The beach’s tranquility, that is its peaceful feeling, made it the perfect vacation spot. The definition of the unknown word is given within the paragraph. Signals: a comma or dash, or, that is. Example: The beach’s tranquility, that is its peaceful feeling, made it the perfect vacation spot.
Closure On your sticky note, write a sentence using a context clue. Label the type of clue you used ON THE BACK. With your shoulder partner, see if you can guess the types of clues. Turn in as your ticket out the door. On your sticky note, write a sentence using a context clue. Label the type of clue you used ON THE BACK. With your shoulder partner, see if you can guess the types of clues. Turn in as your ticket out the door.