Context CluesContext Clueswith with

“The Parrot”“The Parrot”

Context CluesContext Clueswith with

“The Parrot”“The Parrot”

Mrs. FazziniMrs. Fazzini

What are context clues?

• Context clues are phrases or words within a sentence, paragraph, or passage that help the reader understand the meanings of new or unfamiliar words.

Helpful Hints

• Definition is within the text

• Examples nearby• Synonyms• Antonyms

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Focus Wordsfrantic

captivity

carefreeplead

attractive

desire

tragic

releasevast coax

Directions• During the Video:– Listen for any hints that may be given for the focus words.

– If you find context clues highlight them on your paper.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

The Parrot• http://www.flocabulary.com/2-the-parrot/

Directions•After the video:

– Discuss the different context clues you both found.

– Talk about each word and what you believe to be the meanings.

– Create a short definition for each word using the context clues you both discovered.

being held or imprisoned

against your own will

captivityattractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

to persuade someone

coaxattractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

very excited or upset; marked by

fast, wild, or nervous actions.

franticattractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

to let go; to free

releaseattractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

very big in area or size

vastattractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

pleasing to the eye, mind, or senses

attractiveattractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

not a worry at all

carefreeattractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

to wish for; to

want very much

desireattractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.QuickTime™ and a decompressorare needed to see this picture.

attractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

plead

to ask for something

that is felt to be very important;

to beg QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

attractivecaptivitycarefreecoaxdesirefranticpleadreleasetragicvast

tragic

causing great

sadnessQuickTime™ and a

decompressorare needed to see this picture.

QuickTime™ and a decompressor

are needed to see this picture.

Nice Work!