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Finding Context Clues

3rd Grade Language Art

Sherry McCombs

Myken Fogt

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OBJECTIVE: The learner will read passages and look for context clues to understand what is being said in each sentence.

Activity: The learner will write a narrative using three to five context clues in their story.

Teacher PagePROCEDURE:1 Go through the presentation with the class. Discuss the context clues given.2. Use the pen to underline the clues and their meaning. 3. Have the students select a topic. Have them give three to five context clues in their writing.

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Let’s pretend that you just went on a safari. You want to share what you saw with your classmates.

I just came back from a long journey. I can’t wait to tell everyone about my trip.

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What is another name for journey?

pen

Another name for a journey is a trip.

I used my camera to take lots of pictures. I can’t wait to show everyone my photos.

Answer follows.

What is another name for photos?

pen

If you said that pictures are photos, you are right.

My mom took a lot of pictures of this pride. Have you ever seen such a big

group of lions before?

What is a pride? Click to find out.

A pride is a group of lions. Did you get the

right answer?

I love all animals. I saw many creatures on my

safari. What is another name for animals?

If you said animals are creatures, you are right .

When looking for context clues in reading, read the entire sentence or

passage. Look for words that have the same meaning.

IT IS YOUR TURN

• Write your own story using 3 to 5 examples of context clues in your writing. Remember, try to find two words that have the same meaning.

• When your final copy is finished, draw a picture to go with your story.

• Good Luck!!!