Applying Advanced Context Clues Strategies
Students will apply advanced context clues strategies (e.g., inference, definition, example, synonym, antonym) to determine the meaning of challenging academic and literary vocabulary.
Key Questions
- How can we use surrounding sentences and paragraphs to infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word?
- What are the different types of context clues, and how do we identify them?
- When are context clues insufficient, and what other strategies should we employ?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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