Phonics: Lesson 4 - Using Context Clues and Reading Accountable Text

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.

Context Clues Poster

Let’s read the passage, A Difficult 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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