Vocabulary in Context How to hunt down the meaning of a word by using the clues around it {Click mouse to continue}

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How to hunt down the meaning How to hunt down the meaning of a word by using the clues of a word by using the clues

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What is Vocabulary in What is Vocabulary in Context?Context?

“Vocabulary”

(words in your text books)

+“In Context”

(how those words relate to the words around them)

Our Final CalculationOur Final Calculation:

Better Vocabulary Skills Which =

Better Comprehension Which

= Better Grades!


How Does Vocabulary in Context work?

Most writers leave context clues as they

write. It is our job as the reader

to hunt them down!


Context Clues Practice ActivityYour friend Ryan has moved to a new country and is learning a new language. Read what he wrote in his diary and see if you can figure out the meaning to the underlined words.

Dear Diary,

I overslept this morning. I had to eat my bowl of poof-poofs very quickly, and I almost missed the tramzam. When I got to school, I realized I had forgotten my zilgping . Luckily, Ms. Jutzi is very zoosh, and told me I could bring it tomorrow.

After school, some friends and I played plingming. It’s a new game I am learning. We scored 7 points and they only scored 5 points, so we were the zoiters!

Dad says that next weekend we’re going to the fladder . I can’t wait! I love to swim and play in the sand. I hope I don’t get a sunburn though.

Well, I better go to bed soon. I don’t want to wake up late again and miss my tramzam!

Until tomorrow,Ryan

Context CluesContext Clues

The 4 Types

• Definition of the word.

• Giving its Synonym.

• Giving its Antonym.

• Giving us Details/examples about the word.

There are 4 main types ofThere are 4 main types of Context CluesContext Clues


Context Clues:Context Clues: RewordingRewording

Rewording or Definition is when the author says the word in another way or tells you the meaning, usually in a way that is typically easier to understand.


Let’s Look at an Example:


, a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people who are

passed over for promotions.

Resentment

What does the word resentment mean in this sentence?



Resentment, , is often felt by people who are passed over for

promotions.

a feeling of bitterness and anger

If you wanted to find the meaning of the word RESENTMENT the clue is right

here.

Resentment is:{Click mouse to

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Now You Give It A Try!Now You Give It A Try! The Cruise family moved from their

house, that was old and run-down, into a brand new home.

dilapidated

What does the word dilapidated mean here?

HINT: In REWORDINGREWORDING, the context clues are often hidden between

commas!



The Cruise family moved from their dilapidated house, that was , into a brand new home.


old and run-downDid you find the Context Clue?

Dilapidated means


Context Clues:Context Clues: Synonyms/ComparisonSynonyms/Comparison

A writer sometimes uses synonym context clues to help with hard words. A synonym context clue is one or two words that mean almost the same as the one that the author

does not expect us to know.


Context Clues:Context Clues: SynonymsSynonyms


What does the word aloof mean in this sentence?

The young girl was very . She always seemed unsociable,

unapproachable, and uninterested.

aloof





The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.


unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested.


The young girl was very aloof. She always seemed

All three of these words

are synonyms to help us with the original word aloof



Now You Give It A Try!Now You Give It A Try!

The three brothers began to over the game.

This was not the first time that they had a dispute over it.

altercate

What does the word altercate mean here?HINT: SYNONYMSYNONYM context clues are

often hidden in surrounding sentences!



The three brothers began to altercate over the game.

This was not the first time that they had a over it.

Did you find anyDid you find any Context Context Clues????Clues????

dispute


Context Clues:Context Clues: Antonyms/ContrastAntonyms/Contrast

A writer is using antonym context clues when they use a word with opposite

meaning to give us hints about the word that they don’t think we will know.


Context Clues:Context Clues: Antonyms Antonyms


Dianna appeared to be a very moral and upstanding young lady, but those who knew her knew that she was iniquitous.

What does the word iniquitous mean in this sentence?


Context Clues:Context Clues: AntonymsAntonyms

Lets Go Find Lets Go Find Those Clues!Those Clues!

Antonym Context Clues often take a little more detective work to understand.


Dianna appeared to be a very moral and upstanding young lady, those who knew her knew that she was iniquitous.


but

The word BUT tells us that the two parts of the

sentence represent

opposite points of view about

Dianna



Dianna appeared to be a very

young lady, but those who knew her knew that she was

The two opposite points of view are:

1. That Dianna is moral and upstanding.

2. That she is iniquitous

moral and upstanding

Iniquitous.




David was very outgoing as opposed to his older sister.coy

What does the word coy mean here?

HINT: ANTONYM ANTONYM context clues always have hint words to tell us that there are opposites

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David was very outgoing

his coy older sister.

Did you find the hint words? as opposed

to

Coy must mean the opposite of outgoing!


Context Clues:Context Clues: Details Details

Writers use details as context clues when they give us explanations or examples as hints about the word that they don’t think

we will know.



There are several

different kinds of Context

Clues that are Details.

• Details that are examples of the unknown word.

• Details that tell why the unknown word has taken place.

• Details that explain how the word relates to other things the author has stated.




Father was because Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.

ecstatic

What does the word ecstatic mean in this sentence?




Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to.

Context Clues:Context Clues: Details DetailsThere is a special word in this sentence There is a special word in this sentence

that hints at the presence of a that hints at the presence of a detaildetail.. The word

BECAUSE tells us that the

writer is about to say why Father was

ecstatic.

becauseFather was ecstatic

Ecstatic must mean the

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Brian was when he left the school building. He ran through

the halls, jumped in his car, and sped off.

expeditious

What does the word expeditious mean here?



Brian was expeditious when he left the school building.

Did you figure out what types of

details the writer is giving us about how Brian left

school?

How did Brian leave?How did Brian leave?

He ran through the halls, jumped in his car, and

sped off.


Context Clues:Context Clues: Review Review

There are 4 main types ofThere are 4 main types of Context CluesContext Clues

Rewording the word.

Giving its Synonym. Giving its Antonym. Giving Details about it.


Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice Practice

Now it is your tu

rn to fo

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clues!The next few slides are sentences with context clues

that you can hunt out on your own. Write

down your answers as you go along.


Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice #1 Practice #1

Mallery’s mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought for her was . Mallery did not want to break it to her, but it was totally out of style.

modish

Questions:Questions:

Which type of context clue is being used here?Which type of context clue is being used here?

What does the word What does the word modishmodish mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?{Click mouse to

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, not being able to sleep at night, can be linked to an excessive intake of caffeine throughout the day.

Insomnia



What does the word What does the word insomniainsomnia mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?{Click mouse to

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The woman enjoyed the of the soup. It had a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of sweetness.

savor



What does the word What does the word savorsavor mean in this sentence? mean in this sentence?{Click mouse to

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The day had proven to be very . Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside.

torrid



What does the word What does the word torridtorrid mean in this sentence? mean in this sentence?{Click mouse to

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It is our custom that the bride and groom only wear the finest on their wedding day.

raiment



What does the word What does the word raimentraiment mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?{Click mouse to

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Though many types of birds fly in groups, eagles are birds of solitude.



What does the word What does the word solitudesolitude mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?{Click mouse to

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• My brother is My brother is enthralledenthralled by birds by birds similar to the way that I am similar to the way that I am fascinated by insects.fascinated by insects.



What does the word What does the word enthralledenthralled mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?





What does the word What does the word loquaciousloquacious mean in this mean in this sentence?sentence?


Mike’s parrot was Mike’s parrot was loquaciousloquacious, , butbut Maria’s Maria’s

said said very littlevery little..

Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice Practice

Now, lets see Now, lets see how you did!how you did!


Context Clues:Context Clues: Practice Answer #1Practice Answer #1

Mallery’s mom thought that the new outfit that she had bought for her was modish. Mallery did not want to break it to her, but it was totally out of style.

This context clue was an Antonym.

Here, modish means the same as stylish.



Insomnia, not being able to sleep at night,

can be linked to an excessive

intake of caffeine

throughout the day.

The context clue here was Rewording.

Here, insomnia

means not able to sleep

at night.



The woman enjoyed the savor of the soup. It had

a hint of spices balanced with the perfect amount of

sweetness.

This context clue was a

Detail. Here, savor means the same as

flavor.



The day had proven to be very torrid. Before the sun had even risen, it was already hot outside.

This context clue was a synonym. Here, torrid means the

same as hot.



It is our custom that

the bride and groom only

wear the finest raiment

on their wedding day.

This context clue was a

Detail. Here, raiment means

clothes.



Though many types of birds fly in groups, eagles are birds of solitude.

This context clue was an antonym.

Here, solitude means to be alone.


#7 & 8• 7- enthralled – means amazed

SYNONYM• 8 loquacious - means talkative

ANTONYM

Each group gets 1 word. GOAL: Create a true example of each type of

context clue. What are those types?

1) Share the meaning of the word with group members.

2) Write a sentence with a blank that uses Context Clue Ex. 1 (REWORDING).____________, a feeling of bitterness and anger, is often felt by people

who are passed over for promotions.” (RESENTMENT)

3) Write a sentence with a blank that uses Context Clue Ex. 2 (SYNONYM OTHER THAN THE ONE IN THE DEFINITION). This is likely to be in a second sentence.

The young girl was very ___________ because she always seemed unsociable, unapproachable, and uninterested. (ALOOF)

4) Write a sentence with Context Clue Ex. 3 (ANTONYM). David was very outgoing , unlike his __________older sister. (COY)

5) Write sentence with an example from real life, Context Clue Ex. 4 (DETAIL/EXAMPLE) . DO NOT USE DEFINITION OR SYNONYM.

Father was ___________ , because Joshua decided to go to the college that he wanted him to attend. (ECSTATIC)

Brian was ______________ when he left the school building, so he

ran through the halls, jumped in his car, and sped off. (ECSTATIC)

• 11 groups• Take your word and write four sentences –

one with each of the four types of context clues.1.plausible – reasonable or fair

2. inaudible – not able to hear3.menial – lowly, humble, lacking importance4.parry – to ward off, evade, avoid5.barter – exchange, trade6. mediate – bring about agreement, act as a go-

between7.decoy – to lure into a trap; a person or thing used

to lure into a trap8.ruse – mislead, trick 9. voracious – huge appetite, greedy,

eager 10. pivotal – vitally important, vital,

essential 11. plunder – seize, steal

Exit Slip• 1. Which type of context clue do understand the best?• 2.Which do you find the most?• 3. Name one question you have about context clues.

“On Your Own” Activities for Practice

• Quia Context Clues Activity– http://www.quia.com/pop/117579.html

• Word Clues Activity– http://wps.ablongman.com/long_licklider_vocabular

y_1/0,1682,11855-,00.html

• 6th Pd: TV 411 Activity– http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?

str=reading&num=7&act=1– http://www.woodland.k12.mo.us/faculty/rgarne

r/Reading/Using%20Context%20Clues_riddles.doc

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