Phonics: Module 3, Lesson 4 (Day 14): Long a

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 Behavior Got His Flat Tail. 

Read the passage and select the words with the long a sound.

 

Assignment Icon-4.pngDiscussion

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

“I have the best tail of all!” Beaver would say. The other animals didn’t like his bragging. 

 

 

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