1. CONTEXT CLUES! Set up your notebook in Cornell format! 45 seconds-GO!

2. WHY?  Sometimes, readers come across words that we don’t know. We need to be able to understand the words we read!  Authors might use unfamiliar vocabulary words.  Sometimes, readers come across words that we don’t know. We need to be able to understand the words we read!  Authors might use unfamiliar vocabulary words.

3. WHAT TO DO?  Look at the other words and sentences in the paragraph.  Often, there are hints or clues to help us understand.  This hint or clue is called a.... CONTEXT CLUE!  Look at the other words and sentences in the paragraph.  Often, there are hints or clues to help us understand.  This hint or clue is called a.... CONTEXT CLUE!

4. HOW TO FIND ‘EM! HOW TO FIND ‘EM!  Context clues are words around the unknown word, and the information that makes up the rest of the paragraph.  Many times, we can find signal words that indicate that a context clue might be near. CContext clues are words around the unknown word, and the information that makes up the rest of the paragraph. MMany times, we can find signal words that indicate that a context clue might be near.

5. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES  Restatement or Synonym Clue  Example Clue  Contrast or Antonym Clue  Definition Clue  Restatement or Synonym Clue  Example Clue  Contrast or Antonym Clue  Definition Clue

6. With your shoulder partner...  Predict a definition for each type of context clue.  Noise level 1  Predict a definition for each type of context clue.  Noise level 1

7. Restatement or Synonym Clue  Words or phrases that explain the meaning of the word in another way.  Signal words: in other words, these are, or  Example: The dried rose was as fragile, or delicate, as a butterfly’s wing.  Words or phrases that explain the meaning of the word in another way.  Signal words: in other words, these are, or  Example: The dried rose was as fragile, or delicate, as a butterfly’s wing.

8. Example Clue  Give us an example of the unknown word.  Signal words: for example, such as, in that, especially  Example: When we travel, we always look for comfortable accommodations, such as a beach cottage, hotel suite, or mountain cabin. GGive us an example of the unknown word. SSignal words: for example, such as, in that, especially EExample: When we travel, we always look for comfortable accommodations, such as a beach cottage, hotel suite, or mountain cabin.

9. Contrast or Antonym Clue  Words or phrases that tell the opposite of the unknown word.  Signal words: but, not, in contrast, on the other hand, however, still, although, some... but others.  Example: Knowledge is a remedy for many environmental problems, but knowledge cannot fix the problems without action. WWords or phrases that tell the opposite of the unknown word. SSignal words: but, not, in contrast, on the other hand, however, still, although, some... but others. EExample: Knowledge is a remedy for many environmental problems, but knowledge cannot fix the problems without action.

10. Definition Clue  The definition of the unknown word is given within the paragraph.  Signals: a comma or dash, or, that is.  Example: The beach’s tranquility, that is its peaceful feeling, made it the perfect vacation spot.  The definition of the unknown word is given within the paragraph.  Signals: a comma or dash, or, that is.  Example: The beach’s tranquility, that is its peaceful feeling, made it the perfect vacation spot.

11. Closure  On your sticky note, write a sentence using a context clue.  Label the type of clue you used ON THE BACK.  With your shoulder partner, see if you can guess the types of clues.  Turn in as your ticket out the door.  On your sticky note, write a sentence using a context clue.  Label the type of clue you used ON THE BACK.  With your shoulder partner, see if you can guess the types of clues.  Turn in as your ticket out the door.