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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.
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!
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.
TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.