CONTEXT CLUES GRADE 8 POWERPOINT LESSON WITH SAMPLES DEPED

using context clues is vital for reading comprehension as a way to learn new words independently, without the assistance of other people or dictionaries. Context clues may not always be easy, but they are useful.

In this guide, we explain exactly how to use context clues so you can improve your English on your own and at a faster speed. Below, we list the eight most common types of context clues and provide context clue example sentences so you can apply these lessons yourself.
Context clues are hints and extra information in a sentence or passage that help you understand the meaning of an unknown word. Context clues essentially let you learn new words without outside assistance, like from a teacher or dictionary.Context clues are quite useful in reading comprehension because they help you define tricky words in English right then and there, without having to consult a dictionary or other source. This can speed up the reading process so you don’t have to pause all the time.Keep in mind that context clues can only do so much; if you consider them and you’re still unclear about a word’s meaning, it’s best to just look it up. Where context clues really come in handy are texts with a lot of unknown words, or words that seem familiar except you can’t quite remember what they mean.

As the word “clue” suggests, context clues require some thought. You have to play detective a little bit by putting all the clues together to get the word’s full meaning. Often, that means using two or more different types of context clues together to reveal different sides of a word’s meaning. Below, we talk about the popular types of context clues so you know what to look for.

8 types of context clues
Context clues can come in a variety of different forms, but the eight types of context clues below pop up most often. We’ll discuss each in detail in the next sections, along with context clue example sentences.

1 in-text definitions

2 examples

3 synonyms

4 antonyms or contrast

5 root words and affixes

6 mood or tone

7 cause and effect

8 inferences

1 Types of context clues: In-text definitions
The easiest and most helpful type of context clue is when a definition is provided directly in the text. A lot of times, an appositive or adjective clause will come after an unknown word to explain what it is.

Context clues example sentencesAbigail knew that to get a catfish, she would have to try bottom fishing, a technique of dropping the lure to the water floor to catch the fish that dwell there.

The mechanic needs to replace the entire exhaust manifold, which is a series of pipes that combines exhaust from different places into one pipe.

2 Examples
Sometimes, you can guess the definition of a word by seeing some of its examples. You may be familiar with some of the specific examples without knowing what category those things belong to.

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1. Definition the unfamiliar word is defined in a sentence Example: A treasure hunter is a person who searches for treasures from sunken ships and ancient tombs to obtain valuable relics and artifacts. (definition: a person who searches for treasures)

2. a similar word is placed in the same sentence to know the meaning of the unfamiliar word Example: It is common for Filipinos to feel compassion or pity for the suffering of their fellowmen. (synonym: pity) Synonym

3. Antonym an opposite word is placed in the same sentence Example: Among the siblings of thin body structure, Isabel is the only one who is portly . (antonym: thin)

4. a similar word with the same meaning of the unfamiliar word is placed with an object to be compared Example: The stench of the garbage was like the smell of a rotten fish. (comparison: rotten fish) Comparison

5. Example samples are provided in the sentence to understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word. Example: In ancient times, some of our forefathers believed in amulets, such as pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet necklace, and bag of herbs to protect them from harm. (example: pearl of the crocodile, pearl of the ax, bullet necklace, bag of herbs)

6. a description is given to understand the meaning of the unfamiliar word. Example: Matthew had few infractions of the house rules that he should have done as part of his responsibilities. (explanation: house rules that he should have done) Explanation

7. the meaning of the difficult word depends on the cause-effect relationship of other words as expressed in the sentence Example: Since only a few followed the wearing of face mask, it was made mandatory by the government. (cause: only a few followed the wearing of face mask) Cause and Effect

8. to understand the meaning of the unknown word, it is included in a series of words given in a sentence. Example: After the program, the rubbish left were souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets plastic bottles, and food wrappings. (list: souvenir programs, flyers, leaflets, plastic bottles, food wrappings) List/Series of Clues

9. to understand the meaning of the unknown word, one has to make a guess based on the description given in the sentence. Example: When one shows belligerence , harsh words, disruptive actions, and offensive behaviors can be observed. (description: harsh words, disruptive action, offensive behavior) Inference

10. It is a  frigid  winter day; even the lake was frozen solid. As I walk my way to the school, I can't help but to feel gloomy ; I wish I am at home happily sleeping. As I continue, I saw some   rambunctious  kids running out to the bus and climbing on board. They jump and yell and just can’t settle down. I felt tired just watching them. Finally, I have arrived at my school. My perky teacher give me a big smile and joyfully greets me. That’s somehow makes me happy. She give us ample time to prepare ourselves and to fix our things. “Since its just the first week of class, there is no need to rush time.”, She said. Let’s practice! Write down the meaning of each underlined word in this passage .

11. Activity time!

12. Read carefully the excerpt from the story, “The Soul of the Great Bell.” Then, do the activities that follow.

13. “At last came the awful day when the third and last effort to cast the great bell was to be made; and Ko-Ngai, together with her waiting-woman, accompanied her father to the foundry, and they took their places upon a platform overlooking the toiling of the molders and the lava of liquefied metal… But ere ever he lifted his finger, a cry caused him to turn his head and all heard the voice of Ko-Ngai sounding sharply sweet as a bird’s song above the great thunder of the fires—“For thy sake, O my father!” And even as she cried, she leaped into the white flood of metal… Then the father of Ko-Ngai, wild with his grief, would have leaped in after her, but that strong men held him back and kept firm grasp upon him until he had fainted away, and they could bear him like one dead to his home… But in spite of all these things, the command of the Celestial August had to be obeyed, and the work of the molders to be finished, hopeless as the result might be. Yet the glow of the metal seemed purer and whiter than before, and there was no sign of the beautiful body that had been entombed therein. So the ponderous casting was made; and lo! When the metal had become cool, it was found that the bell was beautiful to look upon and perfect in form, and wonderful in color above all other bells. Nor was there any trace found of the body of Ko-Ngai; for it had been totally absorbed by the precious alloy, and blended with the well-blended brass and gold, with the intermingling of the silver and the iron…”

14. It was an awful day – horrible and dreadful for the third time, the casting of the great bell was unsuccessful. A. fearful B. happy C. nasty Nor was there any trace found of the body of Ko-Ngai; for it had been totally absorbed by the precious alloy, and blended with the well-blended brass and gold, with the intermingling of the silver and the iron…” A. mix B. separate C. disconnect His animosity or ill-feeling because of what happened to his daughter was so great. A. anger B. bitterness C. happiness Wild with his grief, he felt deep remorse and would have leaped in after his daughter, but strong men held him back. A. guilt B . shame C. anger How the blending with the well-blended brass and gold, with the intermingling of the silver and the iron after Ko-Ngai leaped, was a conundrum , a puzzle that's difficult to solve. A. mystery B. problem C . question

15. HOMEWORK Read the story “The soul of the great bell” . Write your ideas in paragraph form. 1. If you were Ko-Ngai, would you sacrifice your life for your father too? Why? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Do you think sacrificing one’s life to show love to parents is still observed today? Why do you say so? ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 3. In what ways can you show your love to your parents, fellowmen, country and to God? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

16. CLOSING PRAYER. Dear Lord, We thank you Lord for all the blessing of knowledge and life you had given to us. Bless everyone as we part ways and as we go into the world with confidence, trusting that Christ is walking with us. Amen.