finding context clues
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Finding Context Clues
3rd Grade Language Art
Sherry McCombs
Myken Fogt
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OBJECTIVE: The learner will read passages and look for context clues to understand what is being said in each sentence.
Activity: The learner will write a narrative using three to five context clues in their story.
Teacher PagePROCEDURE:1 Go through the presentation with the class. Discuss the context clues given.2. Use the pen to underline the clues and their meaning. 3. Have the students select a topic. Have them give three to five context clues in their writing.
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Let’s pretend that you just went on a safari. You want to share what you saw with your classmates.
I just came back from a long journey. I can’t wait to tell everyone about my trip.
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What is another name for journey?
pen
Another name for a journey is a trip.
I used my camera to take lots of pictures. I can’t wait to show everyone my photos.
Answer follows.
What is another name for photos?
pen
If you said that pictures are photos, you are right.
My mom took a lot of pictures of this pride. Have you ever seen such a big
group of lions before?
What is a pride? Click to find out.
A pride is a group of lions. Did you get the
right answer?
I love all animals. I saw many creatures on my
safari. What is another name for animals?
If you said animals are creatures, you are right .
When looking for context clues in reading, read the entire sentence or
passage. Look for words that have the same meaning.
IT IS YOUR TURN
• Write your own story using 3 to 5 examples of context clues in your writing. Remember, try to find two words that have the same meaning.
• When your final copy is finished, draw a picture to go with your story.
• Good Luck!!!