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What are context clues used for?
What are context clues used for?
To determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase.
What does word structure refer to?
What does word structure refer to?
How words can be broken into parts like word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
How can prior knowledge help us understand what we read?
How can prior knowledge help us understand what we read?
Even if we are not completely familiar with the content.
What should you do if there are words in a poem that you aren't familiar with?
What should you do if there are words in a poem that you aren't familiar with?
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Name three reading strategies for constructing meaning in literature.
Name three reading strategies for constructing meaning in literature.
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What is prior knowledge and why is it important in reading?
What is prior knowledge and why is it important in reading?
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How does prior knowledge help us when reading about a broad topic like U.S. current events?
How does prior knowledge help us when reading about a broad topic like U.S. current events?
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In what ways can prior knowledge be particularly helpful when reading historical fiction?
In what ways can prior knowledge be particularly helpful when reading historical fiction?
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How does prior knowledge assist us in recognizing the literary conventions authors use?
How does prior knowledge assist us in recognizing the literary conventions authors use?
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What are some strategies that readers can use to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words based on context?
What are some strategies that readers can use to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words based on context?
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How can readers use context clues to infer the meaning of a word?
How can readers use context clues to infer the meaning of a word?
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What is word structure and how can it help readers understand unfamiliar words?
What is word structure and how can it help readers understand unfamiliar words?
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How does prior knowledge contribute to understanding when reading?
How does prior knowledge contribute to understanding when reading?
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Give an example of how readers can use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
Give an example of how readers can use context clues to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word.
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