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What Is Context?

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Sparks float above an open book on a black background. Text reads, "What is Context?"

In this video, viewers learn the 4 types of context clues and put them into practice. It can be especially frustrating for students when they come across a word that they haven't seen before. Using context clues is a very valuable skill that helps students enjoy learning and reading.

Media Details

Runtime: 11 minutes 42 seconds

Topic: Education, Language Arts
Subtopic: General Education, Literacy, Reading Skills
Grade/Interest Level: 3 - 6
Standards:

Release Year: 2021
Producer/Distributor: Learn Bright

2 color drawings of pink tulips in a yellow and red vase. The drawing on the left is 2-dimensional, and the drawing on the right is 3-dimensional.

Text reads, “Seven Continents,” against a background with a blurry, flat map of the world.

Sunflowers in foreground, modern multi-story buildings in the background. Caption: (narrator) Sustainability -- that's what it comes down to.

Green chalkboard at the front of a classroom with the text, “Adding & Subtracting Money.”

Text reads, “Addition with Regrouping," against a blurry close-up of a calculator in the background.

Text reads, “Adjectives for Kids!” against a background with adjective examples in various font sizes.

Closeup of a man speaking directly to camera as he presents information in a manufacturing setting. Behind him is a control wall with a display monitor and rows of push buttons and dials. Caption. I'm a certified tool and die maker.

Text reads, “Air Pollution," against a background of a big city in a thick cloud of smog.

From space, we see a photo of Europe illuminated on the dark side of the Earth. Text reads, “All About Europe.”

Group of young children smile and look toward camera. Caption. A great school year begins with a great mental attitude.