contextcluesgrade 9 powerpoint presentation

Context clues

1. CONTEXT CLUES It is an information that appears near the word or a phrase

2. CONTEXT CLUES These are hints that was given by the author to help the reader to figure out the meaning of the unknown word

3. Types of CONTEXT CLUES Definition Synonym Antonym Restatement Example

4. Definition Any idea of what is Definition Context Clues?

5. Types of CONTEXT CLUES Definition Synonym Antonym Restatement Example

6. Definition Example: We have learned that colds are contagious . Contagious – spread by contact

7. Definition Example: 2. The man's obesity, or too much fat , caused much worry for the doctor. 3. Tim’s emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance , terrified me.

8. synonyms

9. Synonym The word is defined using its related words that is used in the sentence

10. Synonym Example: 1. A seismic tidal wave approaches the inhabitants near the lake. The effects of the s eiche was devastating Seiche – synonym for seismic tidal wave

11. Synonym Example: 2. She was a callous woman: mean, malicious, and inconsiderate. 3. My opponent's argument is fallacious, misleading – plain wrong.

12. antonyms

13. Antonym The word is defined using its opposite word/s that is used in the sentence

14. Antonym Example: 1. A deadly earthquake struck the coastline of California, but people harmlessly evaded the disaster Deadly – Antonym for harmlessly

15. Antonym Example: 2. Although James was nervous about the exam, Brandi was not worried. 3. We thought the athletes would be famished after their game, but they were not hungry at all.

16. restatement

17. Restatement The word is defined by restating the definition or clue words that is used in the sentence

18. Restatement Example: Cal's endurance had improved. He could ride his bike for hours without getting tired. endurance-without getting tired

19. Restatement 2. He always wanted to study culinary arts. Cooking has been his passion for a long time. 3. Lou was sent to the haberdashery to find a new suit. He needed to wear one for his uncle’s wedding.

20. example

21. Example The word is defined by giving examples that is related to the unknown word

22. Example Example: The precipitation that we will expect are in the form of rain, sleet and snow Precipitation – rain, sleet and snow

23. Example Example: 2. The bears were released into the wilderness in places such as Denali and Yellowstone national parks. 3. Certain organs have atrophied over the course of man’s evolution. The appendix, for example, has deteriorated due to inactivity.