No do-now today.

Sit in your assigned seat

Do not touch your erasers until instructed to do so

Context Clue Notes

Fill in the underlined notes on your handout

Also, we are going to use whiteboards and erasers for part of this lesson. Do not touch them until I tell you, or you

will use whiteboard privileges!

Learning Goal:

LAFS.7.L.4 – Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on context clues

4 I can use context clues and interpret figurative language in a text, to determine the meaning of unknown words AND incorporating it into my every day speech.

3 I can use context clues and interpret figurative language in a text to determine the meaning of unknown words.

2 I can use context clues and interpret figurative language in a text.

1 I can define types of context clues and figurative language.

Context Clue Notes

• Context clues are hints the author gives to help define a word you don’t know. The clue may appear in the same sentence as the word you don’t know or in a nearby sentence.

This is a useful and important strategy because it helps you understand what you are reading, and it allows you to easily learn new vocabulary.

Types of Context Clues

Synonym: A word or group of words that has the same meaning as the unknown word can be found in the sentence.

Example: My little brother is gaunt—just so thin and bony!

Definition:

Antonym: A word or group of words that has the opposite meaning of the unknown word can be found in the sentence.

Example: Though some students are aloof, others pay attention to everything.

Definition:

Gaunt

My little brother is gaunt—just so thin and bony!

Gaunt- adjective

Actual Definition: Bony, lean

Aloof

Though some students are aloof, others pay attention to everything.

Aloof- (Adjective)

• Distant, detached, unaware

Types of Context Clues

Explanation: The unknown word is explained within the sentence.

Example: My friend was so forlorn when her dog died that she cried for a week.

Definition:

Example: Specific examples in the sentence help define the term.

Example: Commercial vehicles, such as trucks, buses, and taxis with paid drivers, can all be found on the road.

Definition:

Forlorn

My friend was so forlorn when her dog died that she cried for a week.

Forlorn (adjective)

• Sad; lonely

Commercial Vehicles

• Commercial vehicles, such as trucks, buses, and taxis with paid drivers, can all be found on the road.

Commercial Vehicles

Transportation for customers who pay

Read each sentence. Underline the part of the sentence that helps you find the meaning, and then write a definition for the word in bold. Use context clues!

Lax

1. The man who used to be very lax with the rules now follows all the laws.

1. The man who used to be very lax with the rules now follows all the laws.

•Actual definition: Not strict

Comestibles

The comestibles, including a huge pizza, a birthday cake, chocolate-covered peanuts, and tasty hot dogs, were all in the fridge before my birthday party.

The comestibles, including a huge pizza, a birthday cake, chocolate-covered peanuts, and tasty hot dogs, were all in the fridge before my birthday party.

Actual definition: Item of food

Erratic

She was so erratic that she would be in a great mood one minute and crying the next. You never could predict the way she’d act.

She was so erratic that she would be in a great mood one minute and crying the next. You never could predict the way she’d act.

Actual Definition: Unpredictable

Brawl

4. The brawl, or fight, on the playground got both kids sent to the principal.

 4. The brawl, or fight, on the playground got both kids sent to the principal.

Actual Definition: Fight

Sheepishly

“The bells sounded for 5th period, and Victor shot out of the room, avoiding the stares of other kids. He looked sheepishly at the teacher, who was erasing the board, then widened his eyes at Teresa who stood in front of him.”

“The bells sounded for 5th period, and Victor shot out of the room, avoiding the stares of other kids. He looked sheepishly at the teacher, who was erasing the board, then widened his eyes at Teresa who stood in front of him.”

•Actual Definition: With a bashful or embarrassed look

Portly

“In English they reviewed the parts of speech. Mr. Lucas, a portly man, waddled down the aisle…”

“In English they reviewed the parts of speech. Mr. Lucas, a portly man, waddled down the aisle…”

Actual Definition: fat, overweight, stout

Lingered

“The bell rang for first period, and the students herded nosily through the door. Only Teresa lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher.

“The bell rang for first period, and the students herded nosily through the door. Only Teresa lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher.

Actual definition: continued to stay; delayed leaving

Quiver

“The bell rang for first period, and the students herded nosily through the door. Only Teresa lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher.

“He scowled and let his upper lip quiver. His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul.”

Actual Definition: to shake with a slight, quick movement

Ferocity

“He scowled and let his upper lip quiver. His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul.”

“He scowled and let his upper lip quiver. His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul.”

Actual Definition: fierceness, extreme intensity

Homework DUE TOMORROW-

• Context clue practice worksheet• Guess a definition of the word, then write the clues you used• Then, fill out the actual definition. You can use an online dictionary or

GOOGLE

• Due tomorrow, Thursday 9/11