vocabulary using context clues. context clues 6 main types definition restatement example comparison...
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1. Definition
• Signaled words or phrases–Or–Which is–Also called/also known as–That is–In other words
Definition
• Our teacher received a small stipend, or payment, for giving travel lectures to local clubs.
• Signal word – or • Gives you enough info to understand– Stipend = payment
• To fully understand, check the dictionary
Definition
• Stipend = payment (context clues)• Stipend: a payment made from an
allotment of money set aside for a particular purpose, most often for services beyond a person’s regular job duties. (dictionary)
2. Restatement
• Provides words or phrases that are another way of saying the definition
• Example:
• The company did a lucrative business last year; sales and profits doubled.
–Lucrative = profitable
3. Example• Provides examples• Determine category• Signaled words or phrases– Such as/Like– For example/For instance–Other – Especially– This/These
Example• The governor asked that farmers
make use of all arable land such as corn and wheat fields.
• What do corn and wheat have in common?–Crops raised in fields–Arable = land that can grow crops
Comparison
• Look for what is compared (use clues)• Identify characteristic of word you
know• Apply characteristic to new word• Define new word
Comparison
• The tawny dog, as golden as a lion, startled us.
• Comparing dog to lion (signal word as)• Lion is gold• Dog must be gold• Tawny = golden
Contrast
• Look for difference (signal clues)• Find characteristic of word you know• That characteristic NOT true for new
word• Define new word
Contrast• The judge was unwilling to give a
harsh punishment to the defendant since he was so young; however, he was hesitant to give a punishment that showed too much clemency in the case.
• Clemency = mildness or compassion
6. Inference
• Isn’t directly stated• Look at details & add them up
• While exploring the ancient pyramids in Egypt, the scientist discovered the mummy of a king buried in a sarcophagus with elaborate designs.
Inference
• While exploring the ancient pyramids in Egypt, the scientist discovered the mummy of a king buried in a sarcophagus with elaborate designs.
• Sarcophagus = coffin used in ancient times for burying the dead