What do you do when you find a word that's not familiar to you? Help readers use context clues when encountering unfamiliar words with a grammar activity. They note the parts of the sentences that show the meaning of the word, write how they discovered the definition, and circle the correct meaning.

Concepts

synonyms, context clues, Vocabulary

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Include in a language arts homework packet
• Have learners work on the assignment before a vocabulary lesson, or for a morning warm-up
• Encourage class members to use the strategy when reading a novel or short story to define unfamiliar words

Classroom Considerations

• One of the questions is divided on the page break, but all parts of the question are still complete

Pros

• Guided practice is helpful for learners of all reading levels
• Words in the sentences are challenging but not too difficult

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.4.4.a L.5.4.a L.6.4.a