Context Clues
What are context clues?
Hints that help you figure out the meaning of unknown words.
Juan checked the weather app and then grabbed his umbrella and boots. What's the weather outside?
It's raining
What is a claim?
An opinion in disguise.
A sentence that needs to be proved with evidence.
A word that means the same as another word.
What is a synonym?
This American rapper, singer, and songwriter debuted in 2016 with the hit single "Money Longer."
Who is Lil Uzi Vert?
The lost campers sweltered in the heat of the desert sun.
What is burned?
Splat! "Oh, rats!" thought Katie as she stooped to clean up the mess. "I hope we have another one." She looked in the fridge and pulled out a carton. One left! Breakfast wasn't ruined after all.
What did Katie clean up?
Eggs
Is this a claim or a statement?
Soccer is the best sport.
Claim
The most important details in the text.
What are key details?
The name of Thor's mischevious brother in the Avengers series.
Who is Loki?
Each student was allotted two tickets to the dance.
What is allowed?
Ana and Sophie sat in their chairs staring straight ahead for nearly two hours. They did not talk or hardly even move, but they were not bored at all.
Where were Ana and Sophie?
The movies
Is this a claim or a statement?
Disneyland opened in 1955.
Statement
The meaning of a word.
What is the definition?
This soccer player plays for the Argentina national team and is widely known as one of the greatest players of all time.
Who is Lionel Messi?
The 50-pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.
What is huge?
People kept coming over to visit Rachael's family. They brought food and gifts. Many visitors asked Rachael how she liked being a big sister.
Why were so many people coming to visit Rachael's family?
To see a newborn baby
Is this a claim or a statement?
In the Harry Potter series, Harry learns that he must trust and rely on others in order to succeed.
Claim
A word that means the opposite of another.
What is an antonym?
The name of Harry Potter's parents.
Who are Lily and James Potter?
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
What is serious?
Maria woke up in the middle of the night. She had to go to the bathroom. The room was so dark. The house was so quiet. Maria wished that she still shared a room with her big sister Laura, but Laura had moved into her own room a few days ago. Maria did not move.
Why didn't Maria go to the bathroom?
She was scared
Is this a claim or a statement?
J.K. Rowling authored the critically-acclaimed Harry Potter series.
Statement
A logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience.
What is an inference?
Ms. Meberg is originally from this state.
Where is Washington State?