Strong readers think carefully when they find an unfamiliar word or a word with several meanings. They analyze all the information about the word. Then draw conclusions about the word’s meaning based on the best context clues.
Definitions:
- antonym: a word that means the opposite of another word
- context clues: hints or information in a text that help a reader determine the meaning of an unknown word
- synonym: a word that has the same or a similar meaning as another word
As you read, you may come across an unfamiliar word. When that happens, you can use context clues to define it. Context clues are clues that point to a word's meaning.
The three types of context clues are:
1. Definition: a direct explanation or definition of the unknown word
2. Example: providing examples or instances that help understand the meaning of the unknown word
3. Comparison: comparing the unknown word to something familiar in order to determine its meaning
In the given sentence, the meaning of conviction is not provided. It would require more context to determine its specific meaning in that particular sentence.
The phrase "strong belief" is a synonym of conviction and helps suggest its meaning.
Interpret Information: Understanding the Use of Context Clues
Fill-in-the-blanks (pg 9):
Strong readers think ___________________ when they find an ____________________ word or a word with several meanings. They ______________________ all the information about the word. Then draw ________________________ about the word’s meaning based on the best _______________________.
Unit 6 Lesson 3: Using Context Clues
Key Words
Please write or type the definitions of each word below.
DO NOT COPY and PASTE.
antonym -
context clues -
synonym -
Fill in the blank (pg. 2)
As you, you may come across an unfamilia word. When that happens, you can use ___________ ____________ to define it.
Context clues are _____________ that point to a word’s ________________.
Identify the 3 types of context clues (pg. 2)
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2.
3.
What does conviction mean in the sentence above?
Which phrase is a synonym of conviction and helps to suggest its meaning?
2 answers
fill in the blank
As you, you may come across an unfamiliar word. When that happens, you can use _______________________ to define it.
Context clues are _____________ that point to a word’s ________________.
As you, you may come across an unfamiliar word. When that happens, you can use _______________________ to define it.
Context clues are _____________ that point to a word’s ________________.