Saturday, October 1, 2022

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 clues-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 to write letters at some point.

Content

Thank you, letters are very important, and can be used in lots of ways:

 thanking organisations for helping,
 thanking people for helping you,
 thanking someone for a lovely time

They make a good follow-up exercise after receiving presents or going on a visit.

A letter of thanks or thank-you letter is a letter that is used when someone wishes to express

appreciation to another.

Personal thank-you letters are sometimes hand-written in cases in which the addressee is a

friend, acquaintance or relative. These are informal thank you letters

Thank-you letters are also sometimes referred to as letters of gratitude. These types of thank-you

letters are usually written as formal business letters.

Informal Thank you letter

Hello, Sherry,

I want you to know how much I appreciate your taking care of little Eric on Tuesday. It is rare to find such kind friends, especially ones who you can call at the last minute. With your help I was able to get to my doctor's appointment on time and get the medication I needed. I'm glad we've become such good friends. I really think the world of you and your entire family. Call me when you need a favour.

Love, Anna

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