Key Words (page 1)
An antonym is a word or phrase that has an OPPOSITE meaning to an unfamiliar word.
A synonym is a word or phrase that has the SAME or SIMILAR meaning to an unknown word. Think Synonym/Same.
Fill in the blank (pg. 2)
As you read, you may come across an unfamiliar word. When that happens, you can use context clues to define it.
Context clues are hints that point to a word’s meaning.
Identify the 3 types of context clues (pg. 2)
- A synonym, which means the same thing as the word.
- An antonym, which means the opposite of the word.
- An example or definition of the word.
Answer the following questions about the video on page 5.
- synonym
- antonym
- example
- definition
- example
- antonym
Using Context Clues (pg. 8)
What 5 questions should you ask yourself when you come across an unfamiliar word or phrase?
- What is the role of the word or phrase? Does it describe, show action, name an object? Think part of speech.
- Do any words around it mean the same thing?
- Do any words around it mean the opposite of what the word is?
- Are there any examples that help me understand?
- What context can I gather to infer its meaning?
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