Phonics: Module 2, Lesson 4 (Day 9): Short Vowels

Phonics: Lesson 4 - Using Context Clues and Reading Accountable Text

Introduction

Today, you will read a connected text and use context clues to determine word meanings.

Visual - Context Clues

First, let’s review the different kinds of context clues. Context clues are clues that good readers use to find the meaning of unknown words.              
Look for
Word Part Clues
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Examples

Read the passage, How Animals Stay Cool below. 


Read the passage. Select the words with the short o and short u vowel sounds.



Discussion

 

Read the sentence in the box below. What context clues help you determine the meaning of the underlined word?

Mud also protects the pig’s skin from the sun. It’s like using sunscreen.

 

 

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