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Context Clues Resources

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Common Core Lesson
Common Core LessonKindergartenRL.K.4 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson

Using RL.K.4 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson, students ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson3rd GradeRI.3.4 Third Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RI.3.4 Third Grade Common Core Lesson, students determine the meaning of words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.

Video
Video1st GradeContext Clues Song (MP3)

Using this Context Clues Song (MP3), your students learn about how to use context clues to figure out the meaning of an unknown word.

Worksheet
Worksheet5th GradeL.5.4 Common Core Worksheet

This L.5.4 common core worksheet has 5th graders read a nonfiction passage about limestone caves and use context clues and Latin roots to find word meanings. An answer key is included for quick checking.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenWord Meaning Earthworms Worksheet

Using Word Meaning Earthworms Worksheet, students read Earthworms by Claire Llewellyn to determine the meanings of these words and phrases.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core LessonKindergartenRI.K.4 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson

Using RI.K.4 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson, students ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson4th GradeRI.4.4 Fourth Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RI.4.4 Fourth Grade Common Core Lesson, students determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeL.3.4 Common Core Activity

Using L.3.4 Common Core Activity, students determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning word and phrases choosing from a range of strategies.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeUnderstanding Meaning Worksheet

Use this understanding meaning worksheet to help 2nd graders learn new words with context clues from a short text about the desert cactus. An answer key is included for quick checking.

Activity
Activity1st GradeUsing the Text to Help You Activity

Using Using the Text to Help You Activity, students use information gained from illustrations and the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson1st GradeRI.1.4 First Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RI.1.4 First Grade Common Core Lesson, students Ask and answer questions to help determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases in a text to build reading comprehension skills.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson4th GradeRL.4.4 Fourth Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RL.4.4 Fourth Grade Common Core Lesson, students determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson5th GradeRL.5.4 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson

Using RL.5.4 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson, students determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.