Unlocking word meaning using Context Clues

Unlocking word meaning using Context Clues grade 8

1. Unlocking Word Meanings: Using Context Clues

2. Welcome to Context Clues! What are context clues? Why are they important in reading comprehension? How can they help you understand new vocabulary?

3. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES DEFINITION SYNONYM ANTONYM EXPLANATION EXAMPLE COMPARISON CAUSE AND EFFECT LIST OF SERIES OF CLUES INFERENCE

4. 1. Definition Clues Definition clues give the meaning of the word right in the sentence. Look for words or phrases like "is," "means," or "refers to."

5. Can you find the definition clue in this sentence: "An arborist, a tree specialist, is coming to inspect our oak tree." 1. Definition Clues

6. 2. Synonym Clues Synonym clues give a word with similar meaning to the unknown word. Words like "or," "also known as," or commas can signal a synonym.

7. 2. Synonym Clues Try to spot the synonym clue: "He was jubilant, or extremely happy, about the victory."

8. 3. Antonym Clues Antonym clues provide a word with the opposite meaning. Look for contrast words like "but," "however," or "instead of."

9. 3. Antonym Clues Identify the antonym clue: "She was frugal, but her brother was very extravagant."

10. 4. Explanation Clues Explanation clues give more information about the concept or term. They often follow words like "that is," "in other words," or "which means."

11. 4. Explanation Clues Find the explanation clue: "He felt lethargic, that is, he had no energy to do anything."

12. 5. Example Clues Example clues provide instances that illustrate the word. Look for phrases like "such as," "for example," or "including."

13. 5. Example Clues What's the example clue in this sentence: "Many arachnids, such as spiders and scorpions, have eight legs."

14. 6. Comparison Clues Comparison clues show how the unknown word is similar to something else. Words like "similar," "like," or "as" can signal a comparison.

15. 6. Comparison Clues Can you find the comparison clue here: "The lake was placid, like a smooth glass mirror."

16. 7. Cause and Effect Clues Cause and effect clues explain why something happens or the result of something. Look for signal words like "because," "so," or "therefore."

17. 7. Cause and Effect Clues Spot the cause and effect clue: "He was so famished, therefore he devoured the entire pizza."

18. 8. List or Series of Clues A list or series of clues gives several words or phrases that relate to the unknown word. They can be found in a series separated by commas or in a list.

19. 8. List or Series of Clues Identify the list of clues: "In the desert, you can find cacti, sagebrush, and tumbleweeds."

20. 9. Inference Clues Inference clues require you to read between the lines. They are not directly stated but can be figured out from the text.

21. 9. Inference Clues What can you infer from this sentence: "Despite the clear sky, she took an umbrella, anticipating the unpredictable weather."

22. Practice Time! Define "melancholy" based on this sentence: "The melancholy tune made everyone feel a bit somber."

23. A ctivity time ! Open your book to page 10-13. Read the story and list down 10 unfamiliar words from the story. Note context clues that define the word. Share to class.