1. Context Clues

2. Objective Today we will identify context clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word.

3. Concept Development  Context clues are clues in the text that help you to figure out the meaning of an unknown word.  Sometimes there are words surrounding the unknown word that give you hints as to it’s meaning.

4. Importance Context clues help you to figure out the meaning of words without using a dictionary. Using context clues helps you to practice inference.

5. Skill Development Steps: Read the text. Look for clues surrounding the unknown word. Infer the meaning of the word as best as you can. 1.Think of possible synonyms.

6. Example The crowd was stupefied by how amazingly bad the team played. 1.stupefied Context clues: amazingly bad Meaning: very surprised or amazed

7. Guided Practice The children were afraid of the cantankerous old man because he was angry and always yelled at them. 2.cantankerous Context clues: angry and always yelled Meaning: grumpy, mean

8. Guided Practice The whole-grain cereal was full of nutrients that keep athletes healthy. 3. nutrients Context Clues: keep athletes healthy Meaning: vitamins, healthy food