Transcript Using Context Clues to Find Word Meaning

Using Context
Clues to Find
Word Meaning
“I can use context clues to understand
word meaning.”
Essential
Questions
What are context clues? How
can they help you determine
the meaning of a word?
What is context? How can it
change the meaning of a
word?
Hints!!
Read carefully, looking at
all words in the sentence or
paragraph.
Some words have more
than 1 meaning, so be
sure to pick the correct one :)
Simple Steps
You need to read carefully.
Read the entire sentence or
paragraph looking for clues to
let you know what the word is
Once you have figured out the
meaning, reread it with the
word you picked.
Practice!!
If you swing the bat, you have a
better chance to hit the ball.
What is the meaning of the word bat?
If you swing the bat, you have
a better chance to hit the ball.
What is the meaning of the word bat?
A) to strike or hit the ball
B) a mouse-like animal with wings
C) a layer of cotton used to make
quilts
D) a stick used to hit a baseball
Another Practice
John said, “I want to
lead the line.”
What is the meaning of the word lead?
John said, “I want to lead the line.”
What is the meaning of the word lead?
A) a key actor
B) a type of metal
C) to be first
D) to be the leader
More Practice
Stand up for what is right, even
if you are standing alone.
What is the meaning of the word right?
Stand up for what is right, even
if you are standing alone.
What is the meaning of the word right?
a.) straight ahead
b.) the opposite of left
c.) a 90 degree angle
d.) correct
Strategies??
What are the strategies that you
used to find the meaning of the
words?
On a notecard please write the
strategies that you used:)
What do you need
to do?
Read carefully, looking at
all words in the sentence or
paragraph.
Some words have more
than 1 meaning, so be
sure to pick the correct one :)