Happy Marvelous Monday!
September 14, 2015
DIRECTIONS: Write the following sentence
and tell me what you notice, i.e. adjectives,
sentence structure, etc.
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He was also the village storyteller, and she
loved to watch the expressions on his face as
he acted out the stories she had heard since
childhood.
Happy Terrific Tuesday! September 15, t2015
DIRECTIONS: Imitate the
Mentor sentence. Ensure
you use 3 or more things you noticed in the
mentor sentence (sentence type, prepositional
phrases etc.)
_______________________________________
He was also the village storyteller, and she
loved to watch the expressions on his face as
he acted out the stories she had heard since
childhood.
Happy Wonderful Wednesday! September 16,2015
DIRECTIONS: Compare/Contrast the sentence
you created to the mentor sentence
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He was also the village storyteller, and she
loved to watch the expressions on his face as
he acted out the stories she had heard since
childhood.
LEARNING TARGET
RL.8.4 I can determine the
meaning of words and
phrases as they are used in a
text.
On the
Search
for
Context
Clues
Has this ever happened to you?
• Sammy is reading.
• He comes to a word he doesn’t recognize…
What
should
he do?
He should look for context clues!
There are
5 main
types of
context
clues!
#1
D
TOP
SECRET
Definition
Clues
Sometimes the
author defines the
word for the reader
soon after it is used
in a sentence.
Definition Clues
#1
D
EXAMPLE:
Mr. Fry is an affable principal. He is
pleasantly easy to approach and always
friendly.
#2
Synonym or Restatement
Clues
S
Sometimes the
author uses a
synonym, or restates
the word in a
simpler way.
TOP SECRET
#2
Synonym or Restatement
Clues
S
Mr
S
EXAMPLE:
Mr. Fry is quite affable. In fact, he
reminds me of Ms. Baker. Do you
remember how kind she was?
#3
A
Antonym or
Contrast
Clues
TOP SECRET
Sometimes the
author presents the
opposite meaning
somewhere nearby
so that two words
can be contrasted.
#3
A
Antonym or
Contrast
EXAMPLE:
Clues
I miss Mr. Fry. Our
new principal is
cranky and
unapproachable. Mr.
Fry was so affable.
#4
E
Example
Clues
TOP SECRET
Sometimes the
author includes
examples to explain
the meaning of a
word.
#4
E
Example
Clues
EXAMPLE:
Mr. Fry is an affable
principal. He knows
everybody name. If
you have a problem,
just talk to him.
#5
Inference
Clues
Sometimes the word is not
clarified in the same
sentence. The reader must
look for clues and make
connections to their own
experiences or what they
already know about a topic.
TOP SECRET
#5
Inference
Clues
EXAMPLE:
You don’t need to
worry about talking
to Mr. Fry. He is an
affable principal.
If I don’t have to
worry about talking
to him, he must be
easy to talk to.
Let’s search for
word meanings
using
Context Clues!
Amari and Besa had been formally betrothed to
each other last year. They would be allowed to
marry in a year.
What do YOU think betrothed means?
How did you use context clues to help you
determine the meaning?
Note: Different people may use different clues!
Hmm…
betrothed
Answer
Betrothed is to promise to
give in marriage.
It is somewhat surprising that Kristi has
mottephobia. After all, she loves butterflies!
What does mottephobia
mean?
How do you know?
Hmm…
mottephobia
Answer
Mottephobia is the fear of
moths!
Jaime has amaxophobia. He has a fear of
riding in cars.
What does amaxophobia
mean?
How do you know?
Hmm…
amaxophobia
Answer
Amaxophobia is the fear of
riding in cars.
My sister will not go to the circus. She has
coulrophobia. When she sees a person with
white make-up, a big red nose, crazy hair, and
gigantic feet, she is frightened beyond belief!
What does coulrophobia
mean?
How do you
Hmm…
coulrophobia
know?
Answer
Coulrophobia is the fear of
clowns.
Brandon is totally different than his brother,
Alex. Alex loves anything spooky like ghosts,
witches, and zombies, but Brandon has
Samhainophobia. He won’t even go trick-ortreating!
What does Samhainophobia
mean?
How do you
Hmm…
know?
Samhainophobia
Answer
Samhainophobia is the fear
of Halloween.
Melissa has melissophobia. It started when
she was a kindergartener, and she was stung
ten times when she was walking home from
school.
What does melissophobia
mean?
How do you
Hmm…
melissophobia
know?
Answer
Melissophobia is the fear of
bees.
Before the game yesterday, Luke was active
and excited. Today, however, he seems rather
melancholy.
1. Which of the following words means
aboutthe same as melancholy?
a. happy
b. gloomy
c. surprised
d. shy
Which type of context
clue
That movie looks intriguing to me.
I want to see it!
2. Which of the following words means
about the same as intriguing?
a. interesting
b. ugly
c. boring
d. funny
Which type of context clue did you use?
I am very indecisive when it comes to shopping
for clothes. My mother hates it when I keep
returning to the dressing room to try on the
same clothes over and over.
3. Which of the following phrases
means about the same as
indecisive?
a. not wanting to waste money
b. not caring what decision is made
c. quick to make a decision
d. unable to make a decision
Which type of context clue did you use?
In my opinion, Bailey’s actions are
detestable. In fact, I think she is a bully!
4. Which of the following words means
about the same as detestable?
a. funny
b. serious
c. horrible
d. helpful
Which type of context clue did you use?
Cole is an inquisitive student. He asks
many questions.
5. Which of the following words means
about the same as inquisitive?
a. lazy
b. smart
c. perfect
d. questioning
Which type of context
clue did you use?
When my parents asked my brother where he
wanted to eat on his birthday, he nonchalantly
shrugged his shoulders.
6. Which of the following words means
about the same as nonchalantly?
a. sadly
b. unconcerned
c. hungrily
d. playfully
Which type of context
clue
The movie director decided to capture the
serene mood by filming the scene at sunset
beside a still lake.
7. Which of the following words
means about the same as
serene?
a. calm
b. fast
c. loud
d. comical
Which type of context clue did you use?
Cora is an earnest student. She tries her best,
turns in her homework, studies for tests, and
never gives up.
8. Which of the following words means
about the same as earnest?
a. angry
b. silly
c. serious
d. helpless
Which type of context
clue
It was the first day of summer vacation, and the
kids felt liberated! No more homework, no
more tests, and no more alarm clocks for two
long months!
9. Which of the following words means
about the same as liberated?
a. free
b. active
c. shameless
d. depressed
Which type of context
clue did you use?
We are hoping to fly to my grandparents’ house for
Christmas, but the weather forecast shows abominable
weather on the day of our flight. I sure home we don’t
get stuck spending Christmas in an airport!
10. Which of the following words means
about the same as abominable?
a. white
b. surprising
c. unpleasant
d. perfect
Which type of context
clue did you use?
He is a rather tenacious individual. He
can be quite stubborn at times.
11. Which of the following words means
about the same as
tenacious?
a. friendly
b. unsure
c. weak
d. stubborn
Which type of context clue did you use?
Those two girls couldn’t be more different!
Erica always sees the good in everything, while
Samantha tends to be pessimistic.
12. Which of the following phrases
means about the same as
pessimistic?
a. a positive outlook on life
b. a negative outlook on life
c. shy and timid
d. friendly and outgoing
Which type of context clue did you use?
That odor is repugnant!
Is there a skunk around here?
13. Which of the following words means
about the same as repugnant?
a. lovely
b. surprising
c. disgusting
d. favorable
Which type of context clue did you use?
That cartoon character is a rather
menacing villain.
14. Which of the following words means
about the same as menacing?
a. practical
b. impatient
c. strong
d. evil
Which type of context clue did you use?
CONTEXLT CLUES
14. Which of the following words means
THE
about the same
as END
menacing?
a. practical
b. impatient
c. strong
d. evil