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C.A.R.D. Strategy

C.A.R.D. Strategy. Solving Unknown W ords. CONTEXT CLUES. Definitions/Descriptions The Native Americans used adobe , or bricks made of clay, to build their homes. Synonyms The Zuni built their homes with brick made of sun dried clay. The Hopi also used adobe to build their homes.

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C.A.R.D. Strategy

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  1. C.A.R.D.Strategy Solving Unknown Words

  2. CONTEXT CLUES • Definitions/Descriptions • The Native Americans used adobe, or bricks made of clay, to build their homes. • Synonyms • The Zuni built their homes with brick made of sun dried clay. The Hopi also used adobe to build their homes. • Antonyms • The lived in single-family houses, but the Iroquois lived in longhouses. • Examples • The Pueblo people grew many crops such as corn, beans, and squash. • Make inferences from any other clues in the text!

  3. ANALYZE (BREAK DOWN) • If possible, break the word into parts • Prefix: the word part at the beginning • Root: the base of the word • Suffix: the word part at the end • Figure out the meaning of each separate part and then put them back together. • Not all words have a prefix or a suffix; some words are only a root. • Break down compound words.

  4. REASONABLE GUESS • Based on everything so far, make an educated guess of what the word could mean. • Try out your guess by inserting it into the original sentence.

  5. DICTIONARY • Look up the word in the dictionary. • Use the pronunciation guide to say the word correctly. • Read the definition.

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