Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Context Clues Strategies
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7 Strategies for Using
7 Strategies for Using
Context Clues in
Context Clues in
Reading
Reading
English 7 & 8
English 7 & 8
Context CluesContext Clues
The idea: Break down the different parts
The idea: Break down the different parts
of a word—base word (word stem or
of a word—base word (word stem or
root word), prefixes, and suffixes—to
root word), prefixes, and suffixes—to
figure out what it means. Some words
figure out what it means. Some words
have a prefix only (reread), a suffix only
have a prefix only (reread), a suffix only
(reading), both a prefix and a suffix
(reading), both a prefix and a suffix
(prereading), a combination
(prereading), a combination
(unreadableness), or neither (read).
(unreadableness), or neither (read).
Word Parts
Word Parts
Discrimination
Discrimination
Dis
Dis
-: not, opposite of, reverse, deprive
-: not, opposite of, reverse, deprive
of; apart, away
of; apart, away
crimin
crimin
: verdict, judicial decision;
: verdict, judicial decision;
judgment
judgment
tion
tion
: indicates the word is a noun
: indicates the word is a noun
Word Parts
Word Parts
The idea: Look for a definition or an
The idea: Look for a definition or an
explanation within the sentence.
explanation within the sentence.
Discrimination or unfairly targeting one
Discrimination or unfairly targeting one
or more groups by those who perceive
or more groups by those who perceive
themselves to be superior can cause
themselves to be superior can cause
distress.
distress.
Definition/explanation
Definition/explanation
The idea: Look for a definition or an
The idea: Look for a definition or an
explanation within the sentence.
explanation within the sentence.
Vulnerable people are often times in
need of protection under certain laws
so others cannot take advantage of
them.
Definition/explanation
Definition/explanation
What is a synonym?
What is a synonym?
Words that have almost the
Words that have almost the
same meanings such as
same meanings such as
happy
happy
and
and
glad
glad
Synonym
Synonym
Synonym
The idea: Words next to the unknown
The idea: Words next to the unknown
word can be a clue that there is a
word can be a clue that there is a
synonym.
synonym.
Discrimination or bias can cause distress
toward the targeted group.
Synonym
Synonym
When people know they are vulnerable
or defenseless, they tend to protect
themselves to avoid harm.
Synonym
Synonym
The idea: Providing examples of the
The idea: Providing examples of the
unknown word can give readers a clue
unknown word can give readers a clue
to meaning.
to meaning.
Like shunning smokers in restaurants by
making them satisfy their habit outside,
discrimination targets a perceived
undesirable group
Example
Example
Vulnerable people, such as young
Vulnerable people, such as young
children, the elderly, or handicapped
children, the elderly, or handicapped
individuals, might have protections
individuals, might have protections
under certain laws.
under certain laws.
Example
Example
The idea: opposite information about the
unknown word can be offset by words and
phrases such as unlike, as opposed to,
different from.
Discrimination, as opposed to fairness for all
people, can have damaging effects on a
targeted group.
Antonym/contrast
Vulnerable people, unlike those who can
Vulnerable people, unlike those who can
stand up for themselves, tend to be the target
stand up for themselves, tend to be the target
of unethical or dangerous individuals.
of unethical or dangerous individuals.
Antonym/contrast
The idea: Comparisons of the word
The idea: Comparisons of the word
help to determine what it means.
help to determine what it means.
The ill effects of discrimination are
like hateful, wicked tendrils
gripping the heart.
Analogy
Analogy
Vulnerable people can be like fragile
Vulnerable people can be like fragile
glass in need of care and attention.
glass in need of care and attention.
Analogy
Analogy
The idea: Look for the grammatical structure
The idea: Look for the grammatical structure
of appositives which can provide a definition,
of appositives which can provide a definition,
synonym, or example.
synonym, or example.
Discrimination, the act of showing bias to one
group, can have damaging effects.
Appositive
Appositive
The elderly and handicapped, a vulnerable
group of individuals, have laws to protect
them from unethical individuals.
Appositive
Appositive
Words are fun!
Words are fun!
Read everything!
Read everything!
The End!
The End!
Improve your English reading skills by mastering strategies for using context clues, word parts, definitions, synonyms, and examples. Learn how to break down words, identify prefixes and suffixes, find synonyms, and use contextual information to determine meaning. Enhance your understanding of texts by recognizing important language cues.
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7 Strategies for Using Context Clues in Reading English 7 & 8 Context Clues
Word Parts The idea: Break down the different parts of a word base word (word stem or root word), prefixes, and suffixes to figure out what it means. Some words have a prefix only (reread), a suffix only (reading), both a prefix and a suffix (prereading), a combination (unreadableness), or neither (read).
Word Parts Discrimination Dis-: not, opposite of, reverse, deprive of; apart, away crimin: verdict, judicial decision; judgment tion: indicates the word is a noun
Definition/explanation The idea: Look for a definition or an explanation within the sentence. Discrimination or unfairly targeting one or more groups by those who perceive themselves to be superior can cause distress.
Definition/explanation The idea: Look for a definition or an explanation within the sentence. Vulnerable people are often times in need of protection under certain laws so others cannot take advantage of them.
Synonym What is a synonym? Words that have almost the same meanings such as happy and glad Synonym
Synonym The idea: Words next to the unknown word can be a clue that there is a synonym. Discrimination or bias can cause distress toward the targeted group.
Synonym When people know they are vulnerable or defenseless, they tend to protect themselves to avoid harm.
Example The idea: Providing examples of the unknown word can give readers a clue to meaning. Like shunning smokers in restaurants by making them satisfy their habit outside, discrimination targets a perceived undesirable group
Example Vulnerable people, such as young children, the elderly, or handicapped individuals, might have protections under certain laws.
Antonym/contrast The idea: opposite information about the unknown word can be offset by words and phrases such as unlike, as opposed to, different from. Discrimination, as opposed to fairness for all people, can have damaging effects on a targeted group.
Antonym/contrast Vulnerable people, unlike those who can stand up for themselves, tend to be the target of unethical or dangerous individuals.
Analogy The idea: Comparisons of the word help to determine what it means. The ill effects of discrimination are like hateful, wicked tendrils gripping the heart.
Analogy Vulnerable people can be like fragile glass in need of care and attention.
Appositive The idea: Look for the grammatical structure of appositives which can provide a definition, synonym, or example. Discrimination, the act of showing bias to one group, can have damaging effects.
Appositive The elderly and handicapped, a vulnerable group of individuals, have laws to protect them from unethical individuals.
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