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Learning Objective Name ________________________

Today, we will determine1 the meaning of unknown words using context clues.1 figure out

CFUWhat are we going to do today?What does determine mean? Determine means_________.

Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge

CFUWhat is the meaning of the following bolded words?

1. Water sustains life. All living things need water to survive.

2. The egret has beautiful white feathers.

CFU Students, you all were able to determine the meaning of egret because the sentence had the word feathers. When words in a sentence or paragraph help us determine the meaning of an unknown word, we call them context clues. Today, we will determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues.

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6th Grade Reading Vocabulary 1.4 (3Q) Monitor expository text for unknown words or words with novel meanings by

using word, sentence, and paragraph clues to determine meaning. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.

Concept DevelopmentContext clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words. • Unknown words are often surrounded by definitions and/or descriptive details.

Type of Context Clue: Example:

Sentence clues are context clues within a sentence.

Sedentary individuals, people who are not very active, often have diminished health.

Pungent odors, including those from onions, garlic, and ammonia, can cause allergic reactions in some people.

Paragraph clues are context clues within a paragraph.

In the early 1600s, a trip across the Atlantic Ocean was a daunting journey. The Europeans, who would someday be known as the Pilgrims, must have been a very determined and brave group of settlers.

CFU Which sentence has a context clue? How do you know?

1. There are many theories, or ideas, about what made the ice ages happen.2. The cause of ice ages is not fully understood.

In your own words, what are context clues? Context clues are __________________.




Ski l l Development/Guided PracticeContext clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words.

Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Step #1: Read the paragraph, carefully looking for the underlined word.Step #2: Identify2 the context clues that help you determine its meaning.(underline)Step #3: Determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.(circle) a. Reread the sentence within the paragraph, substituting the correct meaning to check.Step #4: Write what the underlined word means.2 find

Martin Luther King Jr.1. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was a great civil rights leader. 2. Using

nonviolent methods, he helped end racial discrimination, the unjust treatment of people. 3. He inspired many people with his “I Have a Dream” speech. 4. In 1968, he was shot and killed by an assassin in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Use sentence clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word.

1. What is the meaning of discrimination as it is used in the sentence? a) cruel treatment of animals b) fair treatment of a group of peoplec) respectful treatment of African Americans d) prejudiced treatment of a group of people

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

2. What is the meaning of assassin as it is used in the sentence? a) person who speaks out for people’s rights b) person who uses nonviolent

methodsc) person who murders someone important d) person who lies to the government

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

CFU(#2) How did I/you identify the context clues that help determine the meaning of the underlined word? (#3) How did I/you determine the meaning of the underlined word?




Skil l Development/Guided Practice (continued) Context clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words.

Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Step #1: Read the paragraph, carefully looking for the underlined word.Step #2: Identify the context clues that help you determine its meaning.(underline)Step #3: Determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.(circle) a. Reread the sentence within the paragraph, substituting the correct meaning to check.Step #4: Write what the underlined word means.

The Giant Panda1. The giant panda is a large, gentle bear that lives in China. 2. It is

one of the rarest types of bear. 3. In 1990, there were a scarce number of giant pandas, only about one thousand living wild in China and only fifteen in zoos outside China.

4. While the dragon has historically served as China's national emblem, the giant panda is also becoming a popular symbol for the country. 5. In recent decades, images of the giant panda have been used to symbolize the nation rather than the dragon. 6. For example, the giant panda can be seen on a large number of silver, gold, and platinum Chinese coins.

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Use paragraph clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word.

3. What is the meaning of rarest as it is used in the sentence? a) most friendly b) most commonc) most uncommon d) most aggressive

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

4. What is the meaning of national emblem as it is used in the sentence? a) object that shows wealth b) object used to represent a countryc) object used to represent the army d) object that is rare

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

CFU(#2) How did I/you identify the context clues that help determine the meaning of the underlined word? (#3) How did I/you determine the meaning of the underlined word?




RelevanceContext clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words.

1. Determining the mean the meaning of unknown words using context clues will expand your vocabulary when reading.

When you go to the party, show your best decorum: dress nicely, eat and drink politely, and thank the host.

We can use the context clue “dress nicely, eat and drink politely, and thank the host” to determine that decorum must mean proper manners.

2. Determining the mean the meaning of unknown words using context clues will help you on tests.

CFUDoes anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to be able to determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is most relevant to you? Why?




Sample Test QuestionOne of those rhymes became an anthem that we sing today-more then a hundred years after she wrote it.What is the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.A a poem about an objectB a love balladC a hymn of praiseD a short excerpt from a dairy

Context clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words.

Step #1: Read the paragraph, carefully looking for the underlined word.Step #2: Identify the context clues that help you determine its meaning.(underline)Step #3: Determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.(circle) a. Reread the sentence within the paragraph, substituting the correct meaning to check.Step #4: Write what the underlined word means.

Formation of a Chicken Egg1. A chicken egg must incubate for about 21 days until it hatches. 2. During this time, the

eggs are kept at a temperature between 99 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 3. This ideal temperature promotes, or supports, the proper development of the egg. 4. In addition, the eggs must be rotated and turned for the baby chick to grow properly.

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Use sentence clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word.

1. What is the meaning of promotes as it is used in the sentence? a) hurts b) helps

c) cooks d) weakens

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

Use paragraph clues to determine the meaning of the bolded word.

2. What is the meaning of incubate as it is used in the sentence? a) be maintained at a cool temperature b) be maintained at a warm temperaturec) be kept in a safe place d) be protected from enemies

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

_________________________________________Summary ClosureWhat did you learn about using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words?

Day 1_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Day 2_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________




Skill Closure

Constructed Response ClosureThe ancient Greeks pioneered many of the kinds of writing. They wrote speeches, plays, poems, books about science and long histories of the things that happened to them. Is it correct to say pioneered means developed? Explain your answer.

Independent Practice Name _____________________Context clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words.

Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Step #1: Read the paragraph, carefully looking for the underlined word.Step #2: Identify the context clues that help you determine its meaning.(underline)Step #3: Determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.(circle) a. Reread the sentence within the paragraph, substituting the correct meaning to check.Step #4: Write what the underlined word means.

House Cats1. Unlike wild cats, such as lions and tigers, house cats are domesticated, or tamed by humans.

2. In the past, people kept domestic cats to catch rodents, which are small mammals with large gnawing teeth like mice and rats.

3. House cats like to live in proximity to humans. 4. They can always be found near their home and caretaker. 5. Today, many people enjoy having cats as pets and feel cats give them a sense of happiness. 6. For these people, life with cats is exultant.

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1. What is the meaning of domesticated as it is used in the sentence? a) wild b) able to live with animalsc) aggressive d) able to live with people

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

2. What is the meaning of rodents as it is used in the sentence? a) small animals that feed on plants b) large animals that eat meatc) small animals that carry disease d) small, sharp-toothed animals

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

3. What is the meaning of proximity as it is used in the paragraph? a) separation from b) closeness toc) caged area d) great distance from

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

4. What is the meaning of exultant as it is used in the paragraph? a) difficult b) joyfulc) tolerable d) depressing

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.




Periodic Review 1 Name _______________________Context clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words. Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Step #1: Read the paragraph, carefully looking for the underlined word.Step #2: Identify the context clues that help you determine its meaning.(underline)Step #3: Determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.(circle) a. Reread the sentence within the paragraph, substituting the correct meaning to check.Step #4: Write what the underlined word means.

Ulysses S. Grant1. Ulysses S. Grant was the foremost, or the leading, Union1 officer in the American Civil War. 2. Grant

also became the eighteenth president of the United States. 3. In his early career as head of the army, Grant’s tactics, or plans to win battles during the war, were different from leaders before him.

4. General Grant’s tactics for war were to always have his forces carefully marshaled. 5. That is, his plans were always well thought out which led to many victories. 6. Grant was not well-known by many people, but because of his achievements in the war, he soon became a prominent military figure. 7. He became well-known by taking Forts Henry and Donelson in 1862 in the first Union victories of the war.1 army fighting for the northern states 119 words

1. What is the meaning of foremost as it is used in the sentence?a) best b) worstc) smartest d) most corrupt

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

2. What is the meaning of tactics as it is used in the sentence?a) methods to operate weapons b) methods for training soldiersc) methods to achieve a goal d) methods for farming

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

3. What is the meaning of marshaled as it is used in the paragraph?a) disorganized b) unplannedc) organized d) hurried

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

4. What is the meaning of prominent as it is used in the paragraph?a) dishonorable b) famous c) unknown d) humble

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.




Periodic Review 2 Name ______________________Context clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words.

Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Step #1: Read the paragraph, carefully looking at the underlined word.Step #2: Identify the context clues that help you determine its meaning.(underline)Step #3: Determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.(circle) a. Reread the sentence within the paragraph, substituting the correct meaning to check.Step #4: Write what the underlined word means.

George Washington Carver1. It is uncommon to find a man of such caliber, or one that has the level of skill and excellence, of George

Washington Carver. 2. Carver was a famous American scientist and inventor, born into a slave family. 3. Sadly, Carver lost his mother at a young age. 4. He was reared by the Carver family because he had no family to raise him.

5. After his education, George did research which helped farmers. 6. Crops that were planted year after year depleted all the nutrients in the soil. 7. Carver discovered that changing what was planted on a piece of ground each year would help keep the nutrients from being completely used up. 8. Much of Carver’s fame is based on his encouragement of growing alternative crops. 9. He wanted farmers to grow crops, other than the usual cotton, to provide farmers with more opportunities.

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1. What is the meaning of caliber as it is used in the sentence?a) ability b) uselessnessc) inability d) size

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

2. What is the meaning of reared as it is used in the sentence?a) abandoned b) brought upc) unloved d) ignored

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

3. What is the meaning of depleted as it is used in the paragraph?a) exhausted b) replenishedc) expanded d) increased

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

4. What is the meaning of alternative as it is used in the paragraph?a) the same b) usualc) different d) cotton

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.




Periodic Review 3 Name _______________________Context clues are nearby words or sentences that can help us determine the meaning of unknown words.

Determine the meaning of unknown words using context clues. Step #1: Read the paragraph, carefully looking at the underlined word.Step #2: Identify the context clues that help you determine its meaning.(underline)Step #3: Determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.(circle) a. Reread the sentence within the paragraph, substituting the correct meaning to check.Step #4: Write what the underlined word means.

The Silk Road1. The Silk Road was a trade route that extended over land from China to Europe. 2. In all, the Silk Road

covered over 5,000 miles, and typically stretched between oases, or water sources. 3. The main route split and rejoined several times through central Asia until getting to Persia, also known as current-day Iraq and Iran.

4. Goods were often moved by caravans. 5. It was not common for only one person to cross the route; rather, parties of merchants1 would travel the Silk Road carrying goods. 6. Perhaps the most important things traded along the Silk Road were not silk or gold, but rather the trading of culture and ideas. 7. Buddhism, now the most common religion in China, made its way into China along the Silk Road. 8. Buddhist grottoes were built along several parts of the Silk Road between India and China. 9. These caves contain some of the most famous wall paintings of China.1 people who sell goods 142 words

1. What is the meaning of oases as it is used in the sentence?a) shady spots in the desert b) places in the desert with waterc) places in the desert with no water d) places in the desert where goods are sold

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

2. What is the meaning of Persia as it is used in the sentence?a) area of land called China b) area where the route came togetherc) the area where the route split d) area of land we know as Iraq and Iran

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

3. What is the meaning of caravans as it is used in the paragraph?a) groups of vans b) trainsc) groups of traders d) individual sellers

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.

4. What is the meaning of grottoes as it is used in the paragraph?a) wall paintings b) place where goods are soldc) trade routes d) buildings in the side of a mountain

The word ____________________ means _______________________________.




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