Phonics: Module 4, Lesson 4 (Day 19): Long o and Long u

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.

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, The Coolest Monkeys on Earth. 

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Discussion

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

“Unlike their tropical relatives, they have learned to adapt to cold winters. They grow a thick, furry winter coat to keep warm.