Scribd
Upload
897 views21 pages

Types of Context Clues Grade 9

This document defines and provides examples of the three main types of context clues that can help a reader understand the meaning of unfamiliar words: definition/explanation clues, synonym/restatement clues, and contrast/antonym clues. Definition/explanation clues directly define or explain the unfamiliar word. Synonym/restatement clues use familiar words with similar meanings. Contrast/antonym clues provide an opposite meaning to infer the unfamiliar word's definition. Mastering these context clue strategies can help readers comprehend texts even without dictionaries or the internet.

Uploaded by

Ranzel Sheila
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
897 views21 pages

Types of Context Clues Grade 9

This document defines and provides examples of the three main types of context clues that can help a reader understand the meaning of unfamiliar words: definition/explanation clues, synonym/restatement clues, and contrast/antonym clues. Definition/explanation clues directly define or explain the unfamiliar word. Synonym/restatement clues use familiar words with similar meanings. Contrast/antonym clues provide an opposite meaning to infer the unfamiliar word's definition. Mastering these context clue strategies can help readers comprehend texts even without dictionaries or the internet.

Uploaded by

Ranzel Sheila
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 21

3 TYPES OF

CONTEXT
CLUES
GRADE 9 - Vocabulary
Development
EN9V-Ig-12.3
Today we will learn to use the types
of context clues.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Define context clues
2. List and define types of context
clues
3. Apply strategies to identify unknown
words using context clues
CONTEXT CLUES
– are hints found within a
sentence, paragraph, or passage
that a reader can use to
understand the meanings of new
or unfamiliar words.
3 TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES
1. Definition /Explanation
2. Restatement /Synonym
3. Contrast /Antonym
1. Definition/Explanation
Clues

Sometimes a Example 1:
word's or "Haberdashery,
phrase's meaning which is a store that
is explained sells men’s clothing,
is becoming more
immediately
common today.
after its use.
Example 2:
All animals share the same vital needs, such as
food, water, and shelter.

What does vital mean?

A. unimportant
B. necessary
C. surprising
B.
necessary
Example 3: Photosynthesis is the
process by which autotrophic
organisms/primary producers use
light energy to make sugar and
oxygen gas from carbon dioxide
and water.
SYNONYM/
RESTATEMENT CLUE
Synonyms are words with the same
meaning.
The reader may discover the
meaning of an unknown word because
it repeats an idea expressed in
familiar words nearby.
Example 1:
Santa Clause was so
portly that his doctor
declared him overweight.
Example 2:

Flooded with spotlights – the focus


of all attention – the new Miss
PHILIPPINES began her year-long
reign. She was the cynosure of all
eyes for the rest of the evening
“Cynosure” means
“the focus of all
attention.”
CONTRAST /
ANTONYM CLUE
Antonyms are words with opposite
meanings.
An opposite meaning context clue
contrasts the meaning of an unfamiliar
word with the meaning of a familiar term.
Words like “although,” “however,” and
“but” may signal contrast clues.
Example 1:
"Lou wanted to go to the
haberdashery, but Ann wanted to
shop at the boutique.”
The signal word but tells the reader
that an opposite thought is going to
be stated.
Example 2:
When the light brightens,
the pupils of the eyes
contract; however, when it
grows darker, they dilate.
“Dilate” means the
opposite of “contract-
become smaller or
shorter.”
Example 3:
Unlike Jen, who was
easygoing, Jackie was
fastidious.
Why are context clues
important?
They help us define unfamiliar, difficult words in
texts.
They help us to become better, perceptive
readers.
They come in handy during tests when a
dictionary or the internet is not available to us.
Where are context
clues found?
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING
AND FOR BEING ATTENTIVE!

KEEP IT UP!

You might also like