ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Solving Word Meanings: Engaging Strategies for Vocabulary Dev.
A 5-lesson unit where students learn to use context clues and semantic gradients together to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Context Clues
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives students practice using context to determine the meaning of an unfamiliar word. Included are practice activities and assessment pages.
Other
Sacramento City College: What Are Context Clues?
This screen is the first of a series of slides about using context clues. It defines context clues. The following screens contain examples and tips on how to use and interpret context clues. Use the Next buttons to complete the...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Context Clues Intro
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses context clues and how they are used to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. There is sufficient material for several lessons on this topic. Included are activities and...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Developing Vocabulary Context Clues
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive whiteboard lesson is designed to help students develop their vocabulary by recognizing and analyzing context clues with unfamiliar words.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Reading Strategies: Use Context Clues to Decipher Words
This reading resource discusses the strategy of using context clues to decipher new words. A list of guiding questions is provided to help students as they use context clues to understand new words.
Tom Richey
Slide Share: Context Clues
This downloadable slideshow focuses on context clues including definitions, the four types, and examples.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Context Clues With Vocabulary
This lesson focuses on using context clues within a sentences to determine the meaning of an unknown word. Additional skills of prefixes and root words are included. Answer pages are provided for each practice activity.