The document explains the use of context clues in understanding word meanings, outlining various types such as definition, synonym, antonym, explanation, example, comparison, cause and effect, list of clues, and inference. Each type is illustrated with examples to demonstrate how to identify and utilize them for reading comprehension. It concludes with a practice activity to reinforce the concepts learned.

1. Unlocking Word
Meanings:
Using Context Clues

2. Welcome to Context
Clues!
● What are context clues?
● Why are they important in reading
comprehension?
● How can they help you understand
new vocabulary?

4. TYPES OF CONTEXT CLUES
 DEFINITION
 SYNONYM
 ANTONYM
 EXPLANATION
 EXAMPLE
 COMPARISON
 CAUSE AND
EFFECT
 LIST OF SERIES
OF CLUES
 INFERENCE

5. 1. Definition Clues
●Definition clues give the meaning
of the word right in the sentence.
●Look for words or phrases like
"is," "means," or "refers to."

6. Can you find the definition clue in
this sentence:
"An arborist, a tree specialist, is
coming to inspect our oak tree."
1. Definition Clues

7. 2. Synonym Clues
●Synonym clues give a word with
similar meaning to the unknown
word.
●Words like "or," "also known as,"
or commas can signal a synonym.

8. 2. Synonym Clues
Try to spot the synonym clue:
"He was jubilant, or extremely
happy, about the victory."

9. 3. Antonym Clues
●Antonym clues provide a word
with the opposite meaning.
●Look for contrast words like
"but," "however," or "instead of."

10. 3. Antonym Clues
Identify the antonym clue:
"She was frugal, but her brother
was very extravagant."

11. 4. Explanation Clues
●Explanation clues give more
information about the concept or
term.
●They often follow words like "that is,"
"in other words," or "which means."

12. 4. Explanation Clues
Find the explanation clue:
"He felt lethargic, that is, he had no
energy to do anything."

13. 5. Example Clues
●Example clues provide instances
that illustrate the word.
●Look for phrases like "such as,"
"for example," or "including."

14. 5. Example Clues
What's the example clue in this
sentence:
"Many arachnids, such as spiders
and scorpions, have eight legs."

15. 6. Comparison Clues
●Comparison clues show how the
unknown word is similar to
something else.
●Words like "similar," "like," or "as"
can signal a comparison.

16. 6. Comparison Clues
Can you find the comparison clue
here:
"The lake was placid, like a smooth
glass mirror."

17. 7. Cause and Effect Clues
●Cause and effect clues explain
why something happens or the
result of something.
●Look for signal words like
"because," "so," or "therefore."

18. 7. Cause and Effect Clues
Spot the cause and effect clue:
"He was so famished, therefore he
devoured the entire pizza."

19. 8. List or Series of Clues
●A list or series of clues gives
several words or phrases that relate
to the unknown word.
●They can be found in a series
separated by commas or in a list.

20. 8. List or Series of Clues
Identify the list of clues:
"In the desert, you can find cacti,
sagebrush, and tumbleweeds."

21. 9. Inference Clues
●Inference clues require you to read
between the lines.
●They are not directly stated but
can be figured out from the text.

22. 9. Inference Clues
What can you infer from this
sentence:
"Despite the clear sky, she took an
umbrella, anticipating the
unpredictable weather."

23. Practice Time!
●Define "melancholy" based on
this sentence:
"The melancholy tune made
everyone feel a bit somber."

24. Activity time !
1.Open your book to page 10-13.
2.Read the story and list down 10
unfamiliar words from the story.
3.Note context clues that define the word.
4.Share to class.