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.
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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