CONTEXT CLUES - Strand: Vocabulary Development

FOCUS QUESTION

What was Jamaica's road to independence?

SPECIFIC OBJS.

Use context clue techniques to determine word meanings

CONTENT SUMMARY

ENGAGE

Ok students today we will be looking at context clues. Have you ever heard the term before?

Let's look at this sentence below.

My mom combed my ___________ just before I went to bed last night. (hair, heir)

Now which of those words would you choose to complete the sentence?

What helped you to determine the right choice?

Of course it is the word COMB.

This is an example of using context to determine word use. We can also use context clues to determine the meaning of words. We are going to learn more about context clues. 

EXPLORE

Let us read the chart below to learn the different types of context clues.

We are going to do the activity below together.

CHOOSE THE MEANINGS FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS IN EACH SENTENCE< THEN SELECT WHICH CONTEXT CLUE THAT WAS USED TO FIND YOUR ANSWER.

1. The abolition of slavery was not full but partial freedom for the slaves.

    (a) whole    (b) part   (c) simple

Which context clue shows the meaning of partial?

(A) antonym

(B) synonym

(C)definition

(D) example

2.If any substance that is not useful to the body is allowed to build up, it can be very fatal (deadly).

 (a) nutritional   (b) deadly   (c) useful

(A) antonym

(B) synonym

(C) definition

(D) example

3. The rectum stores undigested food-faeces-until it can be expelled.

(a)waste     (b) diet     (c) useful

(A) example

(B) synonym

(C)definition

(D) antonym

4. Mr. Pete is very active, unlike his son who is sluggish.

(a) stubborn   (b) lazy    (c) intelligent 

(A) word parts

(B) synonym

(C) antonyms

(D) definition

Let's listen to this video clip for more clarity.

EXPLAIN

Tell what context clues are name the types there are.

Decide on the context clue for the words in bold on page 262 of Primary English.

EXTEND/ELABORATE

Complete page 156 of Primary English

EVALUATE

Complete page 157 of Primary English