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This Using Context Clues with Signal Words lesson plan also includes:
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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 thinking, while guiding high schoolers through the reading process.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Use in an informational text unit when focusing on unfamiliar words
- Have learners find and bring in articles or stories from home and ask them to identify unfamiliar words
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson indicates it takes five days to complete, but alter the time period based on the needs of your class and curriculum
- Requires access to a SMART Board, but is adaptable the lesson to a document projector and whiteboard if necessary
- In an effort to be efficient, the lesson abbreviates a lot of different parts, which may be confusing for implementation
- Designed as preparation for the GED, but applicable to any number of class settings and grade levels
Pros
- Provides a lot of great resources for vocabulary lessons and context clues practice, including a chart of signal words and vocabulary graphic organizers
- Resource is well organized and paced
Cons
- None