Phonics: Module 13, Lesson 4 (Day 64): Vowel Team Syllables

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, Traveling.


 


Assignment

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

Mom thinks that driving across the country is a great adventure. She and Dad like to make many stops along the way. They say it’s their way of investigating interesting places they wouldn’t normally see.