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What are context clues?
Context clues are hints found in a sentence or passage that help us better understand the story or figure out the meaning of unknown words.
What are the three ways that an author can convey their purpose?
1. Answer a question
2. Describe something
3. Explain something
What is the meaning of the word "witty" in the sentence?
Sara replied to her teacher with a "witty" answer and the whole class laughed.
A. mean
B. wrong
C. funny
C. funny
How does the author convey their purpose?
To make an ice cream cone all you have to do is follow these easy steps. First, get a cone. Next, scoop some ice cream into the cone. Finally, dip the cone into the sprinkles. That is how you make an ice cream cone!
Explain something
(the author uses words like First, Next, and Finally).
What is the meaning of the word "ignite" in the sentence?
When we go camping, my father will "ignite" the fire so we can roast marshmallows.
A. start
B. call
C. see
A. start
How does the author convey their purpose?
Why do dogs wag their tails?
Dogs wag their tails to tell us that they're happy. They might also wag their tails when they are excited or nervous.
Answer a question
(the first sentence is a question)
What is the meaning of the word "glimmer" in the sentence?
Fireworks on the 4th of July give off a beautiful "glimmer" in the sky.
A. bright
B. glow
C. look
B. glow
How does the author convey their purpose?
My trip to Disney World was the best! We left on Friday and drove all day until we got to the park. We went to Animal Kingdom first. There are lots of cool animals and rides there. I will never forget that day!
Describe something
(the author gives details to describe an event)
What is the meaning of the word "doze" in the sentence?
My grandpa will "doze" during tv shows when he is tired.
A. nap
B. watch
C. play
A. nap
How does the author convey their purpose?
Where do penguins live?
Penguins live in the Arctic. They spend most of their time on land, but they are very good swimmers. When they are hungry, they jump into the water and dive deep to find food.
Answer a question.
(the passage starts with a question)