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Vocabulary. Using context clues. Context Clues 6 main types. Definition Restatement Example Comparison Contrast Inference. 1. Definition. Signaled words or phrases Or Which is Also called/also known as That is In other words. Definition.
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Vocabulary Using context clues
Context Clues6 main types • Definition • Restatement • Example • Comparison • Contrast • Inference
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, orpayment, 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
Restatement • Complete your examples…1-6
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
Example • Complete your sentences…7-12
4. Comparison • Gives you clues • As • Like • Similar to • Also • Related to • In the same way
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
Comparison • Exercise time…do 13-18
5. Contrast • Differences • Signal clues: • But • Unlike • Although • On the contrary • Even though • However
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
Contrast • Your turn…do 19-24
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
Inference • Your turn…finish 25-30