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I Can Infer the Meaning of a Word in Context OrganizerI Can Infer the Meaning of a Word in Context Organizer
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I Can Infer the Meaning of a Word in Context

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Work on developing strategies for determining the meaning of unknown words and phrases with a quick context clues exercise. Class members choose two words from their reading and write down what they think they mean and why. See the materials tab for a second context clues worksheet and reference page that you can post on a classroom wall.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts

context clues, inferences

Additional Tags

inference, context clues, Vocabulary Practice, english language arts
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Resource Details

Grade
5th - 9th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Types
Printables & Templates
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Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Year
2008

Common Core

L.5.4.a L.6.4.a L.7.4.a L.8.4.a L.9-10.4.a

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