During Reading Strategies

Context Clues

words, phrases, and sentences that surround an unfamiliar word that help you recognize the meaning of an unknown word

Schemata

categorize your experiences, past experiences and knowledge we remember whenever faced with new stimulus

Synonyms\Restatements

-similar meaning to the unknown word

-sometimes that is parenthesis

Antonyms\Contrasting

-opposite meaning in relation

-although, but, despite, instead, in contrast, unlike, however, even though, on the contrary and conversly

Examples

-specific details

-used to clarify the meaning of a word

Explanations

-given as clues to describe an unknown term

-because, that is

Definitions

-is, means, is defined as, refers to

Situations

meaning of a word may change depending on its context

Denotation

basic, precise, literal meaning of the word that can be found in a dictionary

Connotation

positive, negative, or neutral feelings, attitudes, ideas or associations with a word (with person)