Chapter 15.2
Master Finding Word Meanings Using Context Clues
You will become a word detective and learn to discover unfamiliar word meanings using clues from surrounding text.
What You'll Learn
You use context clues to understand unfamiliar word meanings.
You look at surrounding sentences for hints about words.
You practice finding definitions without using a dictionary always.
You connect word meanings to story details and examples.
What You'll Practice
1
You identify word meanings from passages about nature adventures.
2
You use context clues to understand descriptive vocabulary words.
3
You practice finding definitions in stories about animals habitats.
Why This Matters
You need this skill to become an independent reader who can understand any text without constantly looking up words in a dictionary.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Context Clues
Vocabulary
Reading Comprehension
Word Meanings
Text Analysis
OH Curriculum Aligned
