1. Word cloud
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What are context clues?
2. Slide
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Using Context Clues to Understand Unknown Words
Context clues are hints in a sentence that help you figure out an unknown word's meaning. Look for words near the unknown word that give clues to its meaning. Look for other words in the sentence that have a similar meaning to the unknown word.
3. Slide
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Did you know?
Context clues can help students determine the meaning of an unknown word without having to look it up in a dictionary. Context clues can come in the form of synonyms, antonyms, or explanations of the word in the sentence. The use of context clues to determine the meaning of an unknown word is a skill that can be used in any language and can be beneficial in the study of other languages.
4. Poll
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What is the best way to use context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words?
- Read the sentence carefully and look for clues in the surrounding words
- Look up the definition of the word in a dictionary
- Guess the meaning based on the context of the sentence
- Memorize the definitions of the words
5. Open question
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Can you think of a time when you were able to use context clues to figure out the meaning of an unknown word?
6. Open question
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What strategies do you use when you come across an unknown word?
7. Poll
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Why are context clues important?
- They can help you understand what you're reading better.
- They can make you smarter.
- They are fun to find.
8. Poll
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What should you do if there isn't enough information to figure out what a word means using context clues?
- Look it up in the dictionary.
- Skip over it and keep reading.
- Make up your own definition.
9. Slide
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8.4b Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning and differentiate among multiple meaning words and phrases
Learning objective:
10. Word cloud
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What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
11. Slide
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Observation is noticing and describing something that you can see, smell, taste, touch, or hear. Inference is when you make a conclusion based on what you have observed. Inference requires you to use your knowledge and understanding of the world around you.
Observation vs Inference
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Observation: A statement or conclusion based on what is seen, heard, or otherwise experienced. Inference: A logical conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. Analyzing: Examining information or data in order to form conclusions or solutions.
Concepts:
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Inference is an educated guess that is based on evidence and observations, while an observation is a factual statement made without any interpretation. Inference can be used to identify patterns in data and draw conclusions from them. Inference can be used to identify relationships between two variables that are not directly observable.
Did you know?
14. Open question
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How do observations and inferences differ?
15. Open question
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What are some examples of when you might use observations and inferences?
16. Open question
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When have you used observations and inferences in your life?
17. Open question
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How can you tell the difference between an observation and an inference?
18. Poll
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What is observation?
- Drawing conclusions based on evidence
- The act of noticing or perceiving something
- Guessing without any evidence
19. Poll
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What is inference?
- Guessing without any evidence
- The act of noticing or perceiving something
- Drawing conclusions based on evidence
20. Poll
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Which one involves using your senses to gather information?
- Observation
- Inference
21. Poll
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Which one involves making assumptions based on available information?
- Inference
- Observation
22. Poll
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Which one is objective and factual?
- Observation
- Inference
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