Phonics: Module 16, Lesson 4 (Day 79): Inflectional Endings

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, Robot to the Rescue.


 


Discussion

 

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

The problem had to be solved, so Jake’s mom came up with a solution.