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Questions
1. What happened in the video?
2. Why didn’t the younger brother

listen to his older brother’s warning?
Riddle Number 1
Since it was raining outside, I used
my bumbershoot to keep from getting wet.
Answer
A bumbershoot is an umbrella.
Context clue:
inference
Riddle Number 2
Unlike Kyle, who is a
conformer and a follower, Jeremy
is a maverick.
Answer
A maverick is a loner, someone
who is independent of the group.
Context clue: antonym or contrast
Riddle Number 3
The ranivorous hawk,
an animal that eats frogs, is found
in central and eastern Africa.
Answer
Ranivorous means frog-eating.
Context clue:
definition
Riddle Number 4
In class, Julia was so
cantankerous that her grumpy
behavior negatively affected
everyone.
Answer
Cantankerous means
grouchy, or ill-tempered.
Context clue: synonym or
restatement
Riddle Number 5
I'll tell you about but I'm also real strong.
the career that I chose; My body is thin
it definitely keeps me and my legs are quite long.
on my toes.
I often wear pink
I've been practicing since and love satin and lace.
a very young age. Watch me twirl, flit and
Now I travel around flutter
and perform on the stage. all over the place.
I'm graceful and pretty, A Hop, Skip and a Jump…
Who Am I?
Answer
A Ballerina!
Riddle Number 6
A lot of kids think
that they want to be me. than some stuffy old suits.
Danger 's my best friend
and my enemy. My truck makes loud noises
when I drive down the street.
When I'm summoned to duty It's a lot of fun but I
I'm often alarmed. still take lots of heat.
Still, I help lots of people
stay safe and unharmed.
Hot Shot!
I wear a cool hat
and a raincoat and boots. Who Am I?
Which I'd much rather wear
Answer
A Fireman
Riddle Number 7
If it has to do with water, or your basement walls are
then it has to do with me. bowing,
I will fix your sink or toilet
for a rather hefty fee. I am the one to call
and though this sounds a bit
I carry a big toolbox insane,
and my name is on my chest. I know I’ve done a good job
(That’s so that I can advertise when it all goes down the
that my skills are the best!) drain.
So if there’s hair stuck in your A Pipe Dream
drain,
or your toilet’s overflowing,
Or if your pipes are frozen Who Am I?
Answer
A Plumber
Riddle Number 8
My career is really taking off keep
but there's more to it than that. my feet firm on the ground.
For I can take you far away Like when I'm home,
in 30 minutes flat. or when somebody's luggage can't
be found.
You can sit beside the window
and look at the ants below.
From here, the earth looks all the
same, Getting There
no matter where you go.
My future is up in the air. Who Am I ?
My hopes remain sky high.
Most people are beneath me,
cuz I'm quite a lofty guy.
Of course, sometimes I have to
Answer
A Pilot
Decoding Meaning
Using Context Clues
What is Context Clue?
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.
Learning the meaning of a word through its
use in a sentence or paragraph is the most practical
way to build vocabulary, since a dictionary is not
always available when a reader encounters an
unknown word.
A reader must be aware that many words have several
possible meanings. Only by being sensitive to the circumstances
in which a word is used can the reader decide upon an
appropriate definition to fit the context.
A reader should rely on context clues when an obvious
clue to meaning is provided, or when only a general sense of the
meaning is needed for the reader’s purposes. Context clues
should not be relied upon when a precise meaning is required,
when clues suggest several possible definitions, when nearby
words are unfamiliar, and when the unknown word is a common
one that will be needed again; in these cases, a dictionary
should be consulted.
Different Types of
Context Clues
Definition/Description
Clue
The new term may be formally defined, or
sufficient explanation may be given within the
sentence or in the following sentence. Clues to
definition include “that is,” commas, dashes, and
parentheses.
Examples
1. His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was
frightening to see.
“Skeleton-like appearance” is the definition of “emaciation.”
2. Fluoroscopy, examination with a fluoroscope, has become a
common practice.
The commas before and after “examination with a
fluoroscope” point out the definition of “fluoroscopy.”
3. The dudeen – a short-stemmed clay pipe – is found in Irish folk
tales.
The dashes setting off “a short-stemmed clay pipe” point out
the definition of “dudeen.”
Example Clues
Sometimes when a reader finds a new word,
an example might be found nearby that helps to
explain its meaning. Words like including, such as,
and for example, point out example clues.
Examples
1. Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live
in the coldest parts of the ocean.
“Piscatorial” obviously refers to fish.
2. Celestial bodies, including the sun, moon, and stars, have
fascinated man through the centuries.
“Celestial” objects are those in the sky or heavens.
3. In the course of man’s evolution, certain organs have
atrophied. The appendix, for example, has wasted away from
disuse.
“Atrophied” means “wasted away.”
Synonym Restatement
Clue
The reader may discover the meaning of an
unknown word because it repeats an idea expressed
in familiar words nearby. Synonyms are words with
the same meaning.
Examples
1. Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention
– the new Miss America 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.”
2. The mountain pass was a tortuous road, winding
and twisting like a snake around the trees of the
mountainside.
“Tortuous” means “winding and twisting.”
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.
Examples
1. When the light brightens, the pupils of the eyes
contract; however, when it grows darker, they
dilate.
“Dilate” means the opposite of “contract.”
2. The children were as different as day and night.
He was a lively conversationalist, but she was
reserved and taciturn.
“Taciturn” means the opposite of a “lively
conversationalist.”
Cause and Effect Clue
The author explains the reason for or the
result of the word. Words like “because,” “since,”
“therefore,” “thus,” “so,” etc. may signal context
clues.
Example
1. She wanted to impress all her dinner guests with

the food she served, so she carefully studied the
necessary culinary arts.
“Culinary” means “food preparation.”
Cause and Effect Clue
The author explains the reason for or the
result of the word. Words like “because,” “since,”
“therefore,” “thus,” “so,” etc. may signal context
clues.
Summary
• 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.
• It is also called “learning the meaning of a word through its use in a sentence or
paragraph”.
• Definition/Description Clue, the unknown word is explained by using a more
familiar word or phrase
• Example Clue, the unfamiliar word is cleared up by giving an example; for instance,
such as, and for example may be used as signals.
• Synonym Restatement Clue, the meaning is usually right after the unfamiliar word
and often separated from the rest of the sentence with commas, dashes, or
parentheses; sometimes, or that is, or in other words is used.
• Contrast/Antonym Clue, the unfamiliar word is shown to be different from or unlike
another word, and is often an opposite; but, however, although, otherwise, unless,
instead, on the contrary, on the other hand, while, never, no, or not may be used to
signal contrast.
• Cause and Effect Clue, the meaning of an unfamiliar word is signaled by a cause-
and-effect relationship between ideas in the text.
GROUP ACTIVITY
Assignment
Read the tale
Forty Fortunes: A Tale of Iran
Write down words that are new to you and try to
decode the meanings through context clues without
using a dictionary.

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