This document provides examples and explanations of contrast clues as a context clue for determining the meanings of unfamiliar words. It defines contrast clues as pointing out differences between words or ideas. Three examples are given showing sentences where the meaning of an underlined word can be determined by its contrast to another word in the sentence. Students are then asked to identify contrast clues and define unfamiliar words in four additional sentences. The summary is limited to 3 sentences as requested.
This document provides examples and explanations of contrast clues as a context clue for determining the meanings of unfamiliar words. It defines contrast clues as pointing out differences between words or ideas. Three examples are given showing sentences where the meaning of an underlined word can be determined by its contrast to another word in the sentence. Students are then asked to identify contrast clues and define unfamiliar words in four additional sentences. The summary is limited to 3 sentences as requested.
This document provides examples and explanations of contrast clues as a context clue for determining the meanings of unfamiliar words. It defines contrast clues as pointing out differences between words or ideas. Three examples are given showing sentences where the meaning of an underlined word can be determined by its contrast to another word in the sentence. Students are then asked to identify contrast clues and define unfamiliar words in four additional sentences. The summary is limited to 3 sentences as requested.
Contrast Clues Context Clues Lesson Objective : At the end of the lesson, 90% of the students will be able to :
• define contrast clues ; and
• identify the contrast clues in the sentence. Context clues are hints found within a sentence, Context paragraph, or passage that Clues a reader can use to understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words. Contrast/Antonym Clues It points out the differences between word or ideas. Example 1 :
Tina is usually modest, but can be quiet arrogant
when performing on the stage.
Which word is synonymous with the word “modest”?
Example 2
When the light brightens, the pupils of the
eyes contract; however, when it grows darker, they dilate.
Which word is synonymous with the word
“contract”? Example 3
Most of the graduates were
elated, though a few felt and sad.
Which word is synonymous with the word
“elated”? ACTIVITY VI : Figure out the meaning of the underlined words by looking for contrast clues. Circle the contrast clue and define what the unfamiliar word is.
1. My grandmother is often nostalgic about her hometown, but
yesterday she said that she did not long to go back home anymore. 2. Melisse’s caprice is shopping at the mall, unlike her sister who does not fancy shopping. 3. Even though the family at the funeral was lugubrious, the guests seemed to be pleased to see old friends. 4. Josefa was joyful to see her brother despite his somber mood.