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Context Clues:Context Clues: RewordingRewording
Rewording is when the author says the word in another way, that is typically easier to understand.
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Let’s Look at an Example:
Context Clues:Context Clues: RewordingRewording
, a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people who are
passed over for promotions.
Resentment
What does the word resentment mean in this sentence?
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Now You Give It A Try!Now You Give It A Try! The Cruise family moved from their
house, that was old and run-down, into a brand new home.dilapidated
What does the word dilapidated mean here?
HINT: In REWORDINGREWORDING, the context clues are often hidden between
commas!
Context Clues:Context Clues: Rewording Rewording
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Context Clues:Context Clues: RewordingRewording
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Context Clues:Context Clues: RewordingRewording
Resentment, , is often felt by people who are passed over for
promotions.
a feeling of bitterness and anger
If you wanted to find the meaning of the word RESENTMENT the clue is right
here.
Resentment is:
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The Cruise family moved from their dilapidated house, that was , into a brand new home.
Context Clues:Context Clues: Rewording Rewording
old and run-downDid you find the Context Clue?
Dilapidated means
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Synonyms SynonymsA writer sometimes uses synonym context clues to help with hard words. A synonym context clue is one or two words that mean almost the same as the one that the author
does not expect us to know.
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Context Clues:Context Clues: SynonymsSynonyms
Let’s Look at an Example:
What does the word aloof mean in this sentence?
The young girl was very . She always seemed unsociable,
unapproachable, and uninterested.
aloof
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Context Clues:Context Clues: SynonymsSynonyms
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Context Clues:Context Clues: SynonymsSynonyms
The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.
Our context clue is HERE!
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unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.
Context Clues:Context Clues: SynonymsSynonyms
The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed
All three of these words
are synonyms to help us with the original word aloof
The word aloof means:
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Context Clues:Context Clues: SynonymsSynonyms
Now You Give It A Try!Now You Give It A Try!
The three brothers began to over the game.
This was not the first time that they had a dispute over it.
altercate
What does the word altercate mean here?HINT: SYNONYMSYNONYM context clues are
often hidden in surrounding sentences!
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Context Clues:Context Clues: SynonymsSynonyms
The three brothers began to altercate over the game.
This was not the first time that they had a over it.
Did you find anyDid you find any Context Context Clues????Clues????
dispute
Altercate means the same as
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Details Details
A writer is using details as context clues when they give us explanations or
examples as hints about the word that they don’t think we will know.
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Details Details
There are several
different kinds of Context
Clues that are Details.
• Details that are examples of the unknown word.
• Details that tell why the unknown word has taken place.
• Details that explain how the word relates to other things the author has stated.
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Let’s Look at an Example:
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Father was because Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.
ecstatic
What does the word ecstatic mean in this sentence?
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Details Details
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Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.
Context Clues:Context Clues: Details DetailsThere is a special word in this sentence There is a special word in this sentence
that hints at the presence of a that hints at the presence of a detaildetail.. The word
BECAUSE tells us that the
writer is about to say why Father was
ecstatic.
becauseFather was ecstatic““Ecstatic” was how Father feltEcstatic” was how Father felt
Ecstatic must
mean the same as happy!
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Now You Give It A Try!Now You Give It A Try!
Brian was when he left the school building. He ran through
the halls, jumped in his car, and sped off.
expeditious
What does the word expeditious mean here?
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Details Details
Brian was expeditious when he left the school building.
Did you figure out what types of
details the writer is giving us about how Brian left
school?
How did Brian leave?How did Brian leave?He ran through the halls,
jumped in his car, and sped off.
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice Practice
Now it is your tu
rn to fo
llow th
e
clues!The next few slides are sentences with context clues
that you can hunt out on your own. Write
down your answers as you go along.
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice #1 Practice #1
Mallery’s mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought for her was . Mallery did not want to break it to her, but it was totally out of style.
modish
Questions:Questions:
Which type of context clue is being used here?Which type of context clue is being used here?
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice #2 Practice #2
, not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day.
Insomnia
Questions:Questions:
Which type of context clue is being used here?Which type of context clue is being used here?
What does the word What does the word insomniainsomnia mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?{Click mouse to
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice #3 Practice #3
The woman enjoyed the savor of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.
Questions:Questions:
Which type of context clue is being used here?Which type of context clue is being used here?
What does the word What does the word savorsavor mean in this sentence? mean in this sentence?{Click mouse to
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice #4 Practice #4
The day had proven to be very . Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside.
torrid
Questions:Questions:
Which type of context clue is being used here?Which type of context clue is being used here?
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Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice Practice
Now, lets see Now, lets see how you did!how you did!
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Still Wondering What a Context Clue Is?
• Click on the link below to watch a video clip. Pay careful attention to what the song tells you.
• When the video is over click the back arrow in the upper left hand corner.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgaSmJKR9HM
Using Context Clues help you know the meaning of words without using a
dictionary.
EXAMPLES:
There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen.
After a time, glaciers, or slowly moving rivers of ice, formed over many parts of the Earth.
Joe was reluctant about drinking the milk because it smelled sour.
EXAMPLES:
After seeing the picture of the starving children, we felt compassion.
The mother admonished her daughter when she found out she broke the plate.
Now it is your turn to be a detective and follow
the clues!
Use what you have learned about context clues to complete the activity on the next 5 slides.
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 consume my bowl of cereal very quickly. I almost missed the bus. When I got to school, I realized I had forgotten my homework . Fortunately, my teacher was in a good mood and told me I could bring it tomorrow.
After school, some friends and I participated in a game of basketball.. We tallied 7 points and they only scored 5 points, so we were the conquerors!
Dad says that next weekend we’re going to the beach . I’m excited and can’t wait! I’m anticipating that weekend at the beach. I love to swim and play in the sand. I hope dad won’t alter the plans and we don’t go.
Well, I better go to bed immediately. I don’t want to defer my sleep time and go to bed late.
Until tomorrow,Ryan
“On Your Own” Activities• Quia Context Clues Activity
– http://www.quia.com/pop/117579.html
• Study zone lesson and activity– http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/
e4topic.cfm?TopicID=24
• TV 411 Activity– http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?
str=reading&num=7&act=1
• Word Clues Activity– http://wps.ablongman.com/
long_licklider_vocabulary_1/0,1682,11855-,00.html
More Activities For You• Print and Do Worksheet
– http://www.woodland.k12.mo.us/faculty/rgarner/Reading/Using%20Context%20Clues_riddles.doc
• Context Clues Practice Sheets– http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/
elementary/palmasola/ccprac1.htm– http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/
elementary/palmasola/ccprac2.htm– http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/
elementary/palmasola/rcdc2cc.htm– http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/
elementary/palmasola/rcdc2cc.htm