Transcript Context Clues - University of West Georgia

Context Clues
Definition
• Context Clues are words that say, “Stop don’t touch that dictionary. The definition
of the word you don’t know is right here in
the text!"
• Context Clues are often used in content
area reading. Content area reading is
reading that you do in different subject
areas such as mathematics, social studies
and science.
Can you guess the meaning
of my word?
I love my peramangada. I got
him when I was in first grade. He has
four short legs and gray hair. He does
not like strangers, especially when they
come around my house.
My peramangada sleeps at the
foot of my bed every night. When I
come home from school, he always tries
to jump up and lick my face. I love my
peramangada! He’s a great pet.
Can you guess who I am?
I was born on February 12, 1809 in a
one room log cabin.
I am from Kentucky.
I only attended school for a few months. I
began to borrow books and taught myself.
I was the 16th President of the
United States.
If you guessed President Lincoln,
you are correct!
Cow Context Clues
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