Mrs. Q & Mrs. B – “QB Reading”
What?
We are going to learn how to use the clues in
sentences & stories (Context Clues) to help us
understand unknown words
Why?
Learning how to use the clues will you understand
what you are reading
How?
You will earn a blue ribbon in Study Island under the
topic Context Clues.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=qg
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Blue Ribbon
Winners!
Topic: Context Clues
Context Clues
To find context clues you
have to think like a shark!
You have to look all around to
find clues to the meaning of
the word!
Use these 4 strategies to
help you attack the word
and find its meaning.
#1 Find a Synonym
You might find a word with the same meaning.
The homework was
more complicated, or
difficult than she had
first thought.
#1 Find a Synonym – you try
You might find a word with the same meaning.
There are many
theories, or ideas,
about what made
the Ice Ages happen.
Theories=_________
___
#2 Find an Antonym
You might find a word with the opposite meaning.
Even though some of the
dogs were very docile,
others were very mean.
#2 Find an Antonym – you try
You might find a word with the opposite meaning.
She thought her husband
would like her new
haircut, but he loathed it.
Loathed is the opposite
of_____________.
#3 Find an Explanation
The word might be explained in the sentence
before or after the unfamiliar word.
Jo was so
exhausted, she
could hardly keep
her eyes open.
#3 Find an Explanation- you
try
The word might be explained in the sentence
before or after the unfamiliar word.
Jayne stopped at one
cage and stared. The
bird’s head was covered
in scarlet feathers.
Jayne had never seen
such a bright red color
on an animal.
Scarlet=____________
#4 Find an Example
Sometimes, right after the
word, an example will be
given.
Celestial bodies, such as
the sun, moon and stars
can be seen in the sky.
#4 Find an Example – you try
Sometimes, right after the word, an
example will be given.
Our country's highest
politician, the president,
has the job of making sure
our country stays
safe.
Highest politician is
________________.
On your own
The archaeologist carefully removed the
tome from its ancient resting place and
proceeded to read the pages related to
marriage in ancient Greece.
What does the word tome probably
mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Pen
Weapon
Book
sausage
Lakes occupy less than two percent of the Earth’s surface, yet
they help sustain life. For instance, lakes give us fish to eat,
irrigate crops, and generate electrical poser.
What does the word sustain probably mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Support
Obstruct
Prolong
Destroy
This morning’s rainstorm dissipated when the
clouds separated and disappeared to the north
and south.
What does the word dissipated probably
mean?
a. To separate and disappear
b. To come together
c. To turn gray and stormy
d. To fall to the ground
Slides for those with blue ribbons in context clues
Very cold
very hot
pretty
comfort
good luck
pain
Very dry
lake
fear
very wet
grassy
false image
forest
plan of action
dream
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