1. Context Clues

2. To find context clues you have to think like a shark!

3. You have to look all around to find clues to the meaning of the word!

4. Use these 4 strategies to help you attack the word and find its meaning.

5. Jo was so exhausted, she could hardly keep her eyes open.
#1 Find an Definition
The word might be explained in the sentence before or after the unfamiliar word.
Jo was so exhausted, she could hardly keep her eyes open.

6. You might find a word with the same meaning.
#2 Find a Synonym
You might find a word with the same meaning.
The homework was more complicated, or difficult than she had first thought.

7. Even though some of the dogs were very docile, others were very mean.
#3 Find an Antonym
You might find a word with the opposite meaning.
Even though some of the dogs were very docile, others were very mean.

8. Sometimes, right after the word, an example will be given.
#4 Find an Example
Sometimes, right after the word, an example will be given.
Celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon and stars can be seen in the sky.

9. If you still can’t read the word, leave it and just keep reading!