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    Context Clues (Grade 8)

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    Here is a 193-word paragraph using two types of context clues: The transition to online learning has presented many [challenges] for students like myself. One major [difficulty] is the lack of [interaction] between classmates and teachers, which is vital for [learning]. Without in-person discussions and collaboration, it can be [hard] to stay [engaged] and [motivated]. This [problem] is exacerbated by common [distractions] at home like phones, TVs, and other [disruptions] that are not as [prevalent] in a traditional classroom setting. Another [hurdle] is the [adjustment] to self-paced learning without [structure] or [deadlines]. It takes

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    Context Clues (Grade 8)

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    Here is a 193-word paragraph using two types of context clues: The transition to online learning has presented many [challenges] for students like myself. One major [difficulty] is the lack of [interaction] between classmates and teachers, which is vital for [learning]. Without in-person discussions and collaboration, it can be [hard] to stay [engaged] and [motivated]. This [problem] is exacerbated by common [distractions] at home like phones, TVs, and other [disruptions] that are not as [prevalent] in a traditional classroom setting. Another [hurdle] is the [adjustment] to self-paced learning without [structure] or [deadlines]. It takes

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    Here is a 193-word paragraph using two types of context clues: The transition to online learning has presented many [challenges] for students like myself. One major [difficulty] is the lack of [interaction] between classmates and teachers, which is vital for [learning]. Without in-person discussions and collaboration, it can be [hard] to stay [engaged] and [motivated]. This [problem] is exacerbated by common [distractions] at home like phones, TVs, and other [disruptions] that are not as [prevalent] in a traditional classroom setting. Another [hurdle] is the [adjustment] to self-paced learning without [structure] or [deadlines]. It takes

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    Context Clues (Grade 8)

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    Here is a 193-word paragraph using two types of context clues: The transition to online learning has presented many [challenges] for students like myself. One major [difficulty] is the lack of [interaction] between classmates and teachers, which is vital for [learning]. Without in-person discussions and collaboration, it can be [hard] to stay [engaged] and [motivated]. This [problem] is exacerbated by common [distractions] at home like phones, TVs, and other [disruptions] that are not as [prevalent] in a traditional classroom setting. Another [hurdle] is the [adjustment] to self-paced learning without [structure] or [deadlines]. It takes

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    of 48

    Directions: Each given

    sentence contains an
    italicized word which is
    probably new to you.
    Guess the meaning of
    these words.
    How did you
    come up with
    your answers?
    At the end of the lesson you are expected to:
    1.identify the meaning of words through context
    clues;
    2. give examples of the different types of context
    clues;
    3. express appreciation to local culture; and
    4. write a paragraph using two or more types of
    context clues.
    What are
    context clues?
    Teenagers’ pertinacity or
    stubbornness is one of the
    problems of the parents.
    The word pertinacity
    1.

    - the unfamiliar word is


    defined in a sentence
    1.

    The author provides a 
    direct definition of an 
    unknown word in 
    the  sentence. 
    Example:
    A treasure hunter is a
    person who searches for
    treasures from sunken ships
    and ancient tombs to obtain
    valuable relics and
    artifacts.
    2. by Synonym
    -A similar word is placed in
    the same sentence to know
    the meaning of the
    unfamiliar word.
    Example:
    It is common for
    Filipinos to feel
    compassion or pity
    for the suffering of
    their fellowmen.
    3. by Antonym
    - An opposite meaning of the
    difficult word is placed in the
    same sentence.
    Example:
    Among the siblings of
    thin body structure,
    Marlee is the only one
    who is portly.
    4. by Comparison
    -a similar word with the same
    meaning of the unfamiliar word is
    placed with an object to be
    compared
    Example:
    The stench of the
    garbage was like
    the smell of a
    rotten fish.
    5. by Example/Explanation

    -samples are provided in the


    sentence to understand the
    meaning of the unfamiliar word
    Example:
    In ancient times, some of our
    forefathers believed in amulets,
    such as pearl of the crocodile,
    pearl of the ax, bullet necklace,
    and bag of herbs to protect
    them from harm.
    6. by Cause-Effect
    -explains the reason for or the result
    of the word. Words like “because,”
    “since,” “therefore,” “thus,” “so,” etc.
    may signal context clues.
    Example:
    Since only a few followed
    the wearing of face mask, it
    was made mandatory by the
    government.
    7. by List or Series of clues
    -to understand the meaning of
    the unknown word, it is included
    in a series of words given in a
    sentence
    Example:
    After the program, the
    rubbish left were souvenir
    programs, flyers, leaflets
    plastic bottles, and food
    wrappings.
    8. by Inference
    - to understand the meaning of the
    unknown word, one has to make a
    guess based on the description
    given in the sentence
    Example:
    When one shows
    belligerence, harsh words,
    disruptive actions, and
    offensive behaviors can be
    observed.
    What are the eight kinds of
    context clues?
    Let’s
    Directions: Determine the context clue of the
    underlined word/s. Then, tell what type of
    context clue is presented. Type your answer in
    the chat box.
    Example: Serenity is a state of being calm.
    Answer: state of being calm- DEFINITION
    Fluoroscopy is an
    examination with a
    fluoroscope and has
    become a common
    practice.
    Piscatorial creatures,
    such as flounder,
    salmon, and trout,
    live in the coldest
    parts of the ocean.
    She was the
    cynosure of all
    eyes or the focus
    of all attention
    for the rest of the
    evening.
    The children were as
    different as day and
    night. He was a lively
    conversationalist, but
    she was reserved and
    taciturn.
    She told her friend, “I’m
    through with blind dates
    forever. What a dull
    evening! I was bored
    every minute. The
    conversation was
    absolutely vapid.”
    She wanted to impress
    all her dinner guests
    with the food she
    served, so she
    carefully studied the
    necessary culinary
    arts.
    North American
    predators 
    include grizzly 
    bears,  pumas,
    wolves, and 
    foxes.
    My brother is 
    enthralled by 
    birds similar to 
    the  way that I 
    am fascinated by i
    nsects.
    CONTEXTUALIZE
    IT!
    Please answer the task
    assigned to you via google
    forms.
    THINK
    OF ME!
    THINK
    OF ME!
    DIRECTIONS: Write a
    paragraph about the challenges
    that you are facing in this new
    normal kind of education using
    two or more types of context
    clues.

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