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, The Boy Who Cried Wolf.

Discussion

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

The shepherd boy felt forlorn when the wolf chased his sheep away. A farmer found him crying.

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