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  Context Clues A context clue is a hint the author gives the reader about what the words in the text mean. Types of Context Clues ■ Definition context clue s-the definition of the word is in the text ■ Synonym context clues -another word in the text means the same or nearly the same as the unknown word ■ Antonym context clues -another word in the text means the opposite or nearly the opposite as the unknown word ■ Example context clues -an example of the unknown word is given in the text ■ Word Part context clues -use a part of the word, such as a prefix, suffix or root, to figure out the meaning of the unknown word Activity 1:  https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/Reading/Context_Clues/Meaning_in_Context_Clues_aj2609601on Topic: Letter Writing Sub-Topic: Thank You Letters Objective: With the aid of a sample letter, students will correctly write a thank you letter. Concept: Letter writing is an essential skill. Despite the prevalence of emails and text messages, everyone has t

  Objective/Learning Target: I can: ● Explain the main idea of a text and ● Explain the relationship between the main idea and supporting evidence ● write responses using complete sentences with standard spelling, punctuation, and grammar A main idea is the most important idea or claim that a text communicates. The details in a text support, prove or illustrate the main idea.  ● The main idea does not include specific details.  ● The main idea includes the who, what, when, and where with the most important point.  How do you determine the main idea when reading Nonfiction? -ideas that are repeated -details from the article all connect back to the main idea -what do the details all have in common? -mentioned in the title Activity:  Watch this news video that gives a quick overview of what started happening to the Brazilian rainforest a couple of months ago:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeMkfTr2_FM   Complete a quick write that addresses the following questions:  1) What do you know

  1. A packing box can hold up to 15 lbs. If Jack puts 9 lbs and 12 oz of clothes in the box, how much more weight can the packing box hold? *** Hint: Change everything to ounces first *** 2. Hannah ordered some office supplies. When the supplies were delivered, they came in 2 boxes. The big box weighed 8 lbs 7 oz and the small box weighed 6 lbs 12 oz. What is the total weight of the supplies? 3. An elevator can carry up to 12 persons with a maximum weight of 1,800 kg. What does the manufacturer of the elevator assume each person that takes the elevator weighs? 4. There are two boxes of cereal in the kitchen. One contains 450 g of cereal and the other one contains 1.67 kg of cereal. How much cereal (measured in kg) are there in total?   *** Hint: Change everything to the same unit** Find the sales tax and the total to be paid using the information below.  1. Original price = $500      Sales tax rate = 5%          Tax  = __________                    Total  = __________ 2.  If the sales