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How to Study: Building Vocabulary: Using Context Clues to Learn Word Meaning HandoutHow to Study: Building Vocabulary: Using Context Clues to Learn Word Meaning Handout
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3rd - 8th
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How to Study: Building Vocabulary: Using Context Clues to Learn Word Meaning

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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

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context clues, picture clues
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional
Common Core
L.3.4.a RL.4.4 L.4.4.a RL.5.4 L.5.4.a L.6.4.a L.7.4.a L.8.4.a CCRA.L.4 RF.3.4.c

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