When you come across an unfamiliar word in a text, do you skip it and move on? Practice using context clues to identify words you don't know with a thorough set of language arts lessons. The resource reinforces close reading and critical...

Sometimes the best way to understand a concept is to break it down. Young vocabulary pupils work with word parts in a hands-on activity that prompts them to connect flash cards with affixes to their root and base words....

This resource explains six ways authors use context clues that might help readers understand unfamiliar words. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.4, 8.2.B

This chart clearly defines types of context clues that help students master unfamiliar vocabulary. Potential signal words and examples are provided.

A student's quick-reference guide to using context clues while reading.

Use the example to see how you might use context clues to determine the meaning of the words.

A reference page that shows you how to use context clues to figure out the meaning of unknown content words.

This lesson explains how to determine the denotation of words; it defines denotation and offers a plan of action: look up the word in the dictionary, read all meanings paying attention to parts of speech, and compare each of these...