Context Clues
What does the word "exhausted" mean in this sentence? What context clues did you use?
“After running the marathon, he was so exhausted that he could barely stand.”
Exhausted means very tired. The clue is that he could “barely stand” after running the marathon.
I always enjoy playing outside with my friends on a sunny day.
1st person point of view
A single sound represented by two letters.
Ex: ea in steam
Digraph
The Direction of Travel
Course
What does the word "reluctant" most likely mean in this sentence? What context clues did you use?
“She was reluctant to join the game because she hadn’t played before.”
Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant. The clue is that she didn’t want to join because she hadn’t played before.
She carefully arranged the books on the shelf before the guests arrived.
Third person point of view
Two vowel sounds blended into one syllable.
Ex: ou in cloud
Dipthong
The rise and fall of the ocean
Tide
How does the sentence help you understand the meaning of the word "frigid"? What context clues did you use?
“The frigid wind made everyone wrap their coats tighter.”
Frigid means very cold. The clue is the “frigid wind” making people wrap their coats tighter.
You should take your time when solving the math problems to avoid mistakes.
Second person point of view.
What is the vowel team in the word:
display
ay
Units of distance
What is the meaning of the word "scurry" in this sentence? What context clues did you use?
“The mouse began to scurry across the floor when it heard the noise.”
Scurry means to move quickly or run. The clue is the mouse moving fast when it heard a noise.
We worked together all afternoon to prepare the presentation for our class.
first person point of view
What is the vowel team in the word: friendship
ie
Short Journeys
Jaunts
"The ancient tree was gnarled and twisted, its branches reaching like crooked fingers,”
what does the word "gnarled" most likely mean? What context clues did you use?
Gnarled means twisted and knobby. The clue is “twisted” and “branches reaching like crooked fingers.”
They decided to explore the forest together on a bright Saturday morning.
Third person point of view.
What sound does the vowel team make?
flight
Long I
Units of length that measure water depth
Fathoms