Phonics: Module 5, Lesson 4 (Day 24): Long e

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.              
Look for
Word Part Clues
Definition
Synonym
Antonym
Examples

Read the passage, Julie's Bike


 


Discussion

 

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

Julie was a reliable worker and could be counted on to do a good job for her neighbors.