Phonics: Module 19, Lesson 4 (Day 94): Diphthongs ou, ow

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.

 

Visual

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. 

Context Clues Poster

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Task

Let’s read the passage, A Difficult Decision.

A difficult decision Mike sat in his room and frowned . He had to decide whether to be in the school play or join the soccer team. He wanted to do both, but rehearsals and soccer were scheduled on the same days. Mike asked his parents for advice, but they said it was his decision . “All people face decisions,” said Dad. “You’ll figure it out.” Mom told him to write down why he liked each activity. So Mike tried that. He got some paper and made two columns with the headings “School Play” and “Soccer Team.” First, he wrote why he wanted to be in the : I love to act. It’s a challenge. The other kids in the play are nice. Being onstage is fun. Then he wrote why he wanted to play soccer: I love soccer. I’m good at it. My best friend is on the team. The coach is great. Mike spent hours thinking about his lists. But at bedtime, he still hadn’t decided. “Give it a rest,” said Dad. “The answer will come.” The next morning, Mike looked at his lists again. When he went downstairs for dinner , he proudly announced, “I’ve made my decision!”

 

 

Interactive

Instructions: Drag the words into the correct boxes to complete each sentence.

 

Assignment

Determine the context clues used to figure out the meaning of the underlined word.

  • Mike wanted to do both activities, but play rehearsals and soccer practice were scheduled on the same days.

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