Context Clues: Rewording Rewording is when the author says the word in another way, that is typically easier to understand. {Click mouse to continue}

Context Clues:Context Clues: RewordingRewording

Rewording is when the author says the word in another way, that is typically easier to understand.

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Let’s Look at an Example:


, a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people who are

passed over for promotions.

Resentment

What does the word resentment mean in this sentence?


Now You Give It A Try!Now You Give It A Try! The Cruise family moved from their

house, that was old and run-down, into a brand new home.dilapidated

What does the word dilapidated mean here?

HINT: In REWORDINGREWORDING, the context clues are often hidden between

commas!

Context Clues:Context Clues: Rewording Rewording





Resentment, , is often felt by people who are passed over for

promotions.

a feeling of bitterness and anger

If you wanted to find the meaning of the word RESENTMENT the clue is right

here.

Resentment is:


The Cruise family moved from their dilapidated house, that was , into a brand new home.

Context Clues:Context Clues: Rewording Rewording

old and run-downDid you find the Context Clue?

Dilapidated means


Context Clues:Context Clues: Synonyms SynonymsA writer sometimes uses synonym context clues to help with hard words. A synonym context clue is one or two words that mean almost the same as the one that the author

does not expect us to know.


Context Clues:Context Clues: SynonymsSynonyms


What does the word aloof mean in this sentence?

The young girl was very . She always seemed unsociable,

unapproachable, and uninterested.

aloof





The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.

Our context clue is HERE!


unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.


The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed

All three of these words

are synonyms to help us with the original word aloof

The word aloof means:



Now You Give It A Try!Now You Give It A Try!

The three brothers began to over the game.

This was not the first time that they had a dispute over it.

altercate

What does the word altercate mean here?HINT: SYNONYMSYNONYM context clues are

often hidden in surrounding sentences!



The three brothers began to altercate over the game.

This was not the first time that they had a over it.

Did you find anyDid you find any Context Context Clues????Clues????

dispute

Altercate means the same as


Context Clues:Context Clues: Details Details

A writer is using details as context clues when they give us explanations or

examples as hints about the word that they don’t think we will know.



There are several

different kinds of Context

Clues that are Details.

• Details that are examples of the unknown word.

• Details that tell why the unknown word has taken place.

• Details that explain how the word relates to other things the author has stated.




Father was because Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.

ecstatic

What does the word ecstatic mean in this sentence?




Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.

Context Clues:Context Clues: Details DetailsThere is a special word in this sentence There is a special word in this sentence

that hints at the presence of a that hints at the presence of a detaildetail.. The word

BECAUSE tells us that the

writer is about to say why Father was

ecstatic.

becauseFather was ecstatic““Ecstatic” was how Father feltEcstatic” was how Father felt

Ecstatic must

mean the same as happy!



Now You Give It A Try!Now You Give It A Try!

Brian was when he left the school building. He ran through

the halls, jumped in his car, and sped off.

expeditious

What does the word expeditious mean here?



Brian was expeditious when he left the school building.

Did you figure out what types of

details the writer is giving us about how Brian left

school?

How did Brian leave?How did Brian leave?He ran through the halls,

jumped in his car, and sped off.


Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice Practice

Now it is your tu

rn to fo

llow th

e

clues!The next few slides are sentences with context clues

that you can hunt out on your own. Write

down your answers as you go along.


Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice #1 Practice #1

Mallery’s mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought for her was . Mallery did not want to break it to her, but it was totally out of style.

modish

Questions:Questions:

Which type of context clue is being used here?Which type of context clue is being used here?

What does the word What does the word modishmodish mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?{Click mouse to

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, not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day.

Insomnia



What does the word What does the word insomniainsomnia mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?{Click mouse to

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The woman enjoyed the savor of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.



What does the word What does the word savorsavor mean in this sentence? mean in this sentence?{Click mouse to

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The day had proven to be very . Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside.

torrid



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Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice Practice

Now, lets see Now, lets see how you did!how you did!


Still Wondering What a Context Clue Is?

• Click on the link below to watch a video clip. Pay careful attention to what the song tells you.

• When the video is over click the back arrow in the upper left hand corner.

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgaSmJKR9HM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgaSmJKR9HM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgaSmJKR9HM

Using Context Clues help you know the meaning of words without using a

dictionary.

EXAMPLES:

There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the Ice Ages happen.

After a time, glaciers, or slowly moving rivers of ice, formed over many parts of the Earth.

Joe was reluctant about drinking the milk because it smelled sour.

EXAMPLES:

After seeing the picture of the starving children, we felt compassion.

The mother admonished her daughter when she found out she broke the plate.

Now it is your turn to be a detective and follow

the clues!

Use what you have learned about context clues to complete the activity on the next 5 slides.

Your friend Ryan has moved to a new country and is learning a new language. Read what he wrote in his diary and see if you can figure out the meaning to the underlined words.

Dear Diary,

I overslept this morning. I had to consume my bowl of cereal very quickly. I almost missed the bus. When I got to school, I realized I had forgotten my homework . Fortunately, my teacher was in a good mood and told me I could bring it tomorrow.

After school, some friends and I participated in a game of basketball.. We tallied 7 points and they only scored 5 points, so we were the conquerors!

Dad says that next weekend we’re going to the beach . I’m excited and can’t wait! I’m anticipating that weekend at the beach. I love to swim and play in the sand. I hope dad won’t alter the plans and we don’t go.

Well, I better go to bed immediately. I don’t want to defer my sleep time and go to bed late.

Until tomorrow,Ryan

“On Your Own” Activities• Quia Context Clues Activity

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• Study zone lesson and activity– http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/

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• TV 411 Activity– http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?

str=reading&num=7&act=1

• Word Clues Activity– http://wps.ablongman.com/

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More Activities For You• Print and Do Worksheet

– http://www.woodland.k12.mo.us/faculty/rgarner/Reading/Using%20Context%20Clues_riddles.doc

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