1. Context Clues

2. Susie just got a new b___________
Fill in the blank.
Susie just got a new b___________

3. Now try again with more information…
Susie just got a new b___________ from the library.

4. Remember…
It’s important to use the words that are in the sentence to define the words you don’t know. Look for the clues surrounding the word, and don’t let the tricky word trip you up!

5. NOTES- Monday, September 14, 2015
Define the word in RACE format using the context clues as evidence.
The archaeologist carefully removed the tome from its ancient resting place and proceeded to read the pages related to marriage in ancient Greece.
The Navajo language is an unwritten language of extreme complexity with no alphabet or symbols, and is spoken only on the lands of the Navajo Nation in the American Southwest.  During World War II a Navajo code was created for the U.S. Navy.  This code was virtually undecipherable to anyone except Navajo speaking persons.
Lakes occupy less than two percent of the Earth’s surface, yet they help sustain life.  For instance, lakes give us fish to eat, irrigate crops, and generate electrical power.
VOCAB
The young mother was __________ as she searched for her son.

6. NOTES- Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Read the sentence with the unfamiliar word and answer the following questions.
A lot of people believe that going outside with wet hair will give you a cold but that’s a total fallacy.
Define the word fallacy in RACE format using the context clues as evidence.
List 5 common fallacies in RACE format.
Write your own sentence using the word fallacy.

7. NOTES- Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Read the sentence with the unfamiliar word and answer the following questions.
The doctor recommended such salubrious actions as jogging, eating leafy greens, and getting more sleep.
Define the word salubrious in RACE format using the context clues as evidence.
List 5 other salubrious actions in RACE format. Then list 5 insalubrious actions in RACE format.
Write your own sentence using the word salubrious.

8. NOTES- Thursday, September 17, 2015
Read the sentence with the unfamiliar word and answer the following questions.
The tutor tried her best to elucidate the algebra concept, but Ben just stared at her with a glazed look in his eyes.
Define the word elucidate in RACE format using the context clues as evidence.
In RACE format, identify which of the following words is not a synonym for elucidate DEMONSTRATE EXPLAIN CLARIFY MUDDLE INTERPRET
Write your own sentence using the word elucidate.

9. Context clues: I used to be a vegetarian, but I started having intense turkey cravings, so now I’m omnivorous.
Based on the context clues in the sentence, define the word omnivorous.
2. List 3 omnivorous animals.
3. Write your own sentence using the word omnivorous.