Context Clues :
Context Clues Rewording the word. (Explanation)
Giving its Synonym.
Giving its Antonym.
Giving us Details about the word. There are 4 main types of Context Clues
Rewording :
Rewording Rewording is when the author says the word in another way. My mother is meticulous in her record keeping. She keeps each account precisely and exactly right.
Synonyms :
Synonyms Synonyms are words that mean the same. My mother’s bookkeeping is meticulous. Her accuracy amazes my father.
Antonyms :
Antonyms Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning. My mother’s bookkeeping is meticulous. No inaccuracies or carelessness ever slips into her records.
Details :
Details Details are explanations or examples about a word. My mother is meticulous in her bookkeeping. She crosses every “t” and dots each “i” while keeping all her columns straight and balanced.
Slide 7:
Now you try it! When the small animals saw the carnivore, they quaked in fear, knowing that they could become its next meal.
What do you think carnivore means?
Slide 8:
A carnivore is an animal
that feeds only on meat.
Were you right?
Were you close?
Sometimes close is okay.
Slide 9:
Larry is adroit, but his sister Anne is clumsy.
What do you think adroit means?
Slide 10:
If you saw the word “but,” you probably decided adroit means not clumsy or maybe graceful.
Good job!