1. Using Context Clues to Find Word Meaning “I can use context clues to understand word meaning.”

2. Essential Questions What are context clues? How can they help you determine the meaning of a word? What is context? How can it change the meaning of a word?

3. Hints!! Read carefully, looking at all words in the sentence or paragraph. Some words have more than 1 meaning, so be sure to pick the correct one :)

4. Simple Steps You need to read carefully. Read the entire sentence or paragraph looking for clues to let you know what the word is Once you have figured out the meaning, reread it with the word you picked.

5. Practice!! If you swing the bat, you have a better chance to hit the ball. What is the meaning of the word bat?

6. If you swing the bat, you have a better chance to hit the ball. What is the meaning of the word bat? A) to strike or hit the ball B) a mouse-like animal with wings C) a layer of cotton used to make quilts D) a stick used to hit a baseball

7. Another Practice John said, “I want to lead the line.” What is the meaning of the word lead?

8. John said, “I want to lead the line.” What is the meaning of the word lead? A) a key actor B) a type of metal C) to be first D) to be the leader

9. More Practice Stand up for what is right, even if you are standing alone. What is the meaning of the word right?

10. a.) straight ahead b.) the opposite of left c.) a 90 degree angle d.) correct Stand up for what is right, even if you are standing alone.

11. Strategies?? What are the strategies that you used to find the meaning of the words? On a notecard please write the strategies that you used:)

12. What do you need to do? Read carefully, looking at all words in the sentence or paragraph. Some words have more than 1 meaning, so be sure to pick the correct one :)