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Context Clues

Reading/word identification:  The student uses a variety of word identification strategies.   The student is expected to
3.5E Use knowledge of word order (syntax) and context to support word identification and confirm word meaning

3.8C Use context to build word meanings and to confirm pronunciations of words

3.8D Demonstrate knowledge of synonyms, antonyms, and multi-meaning words

Reading/vocabulary development:  The student acquires an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study.  The student is expected to

4.9B/5.9B Draw on experiences to bring meanings to words in context such as interpreting figurative language and multiple meaning words

TAKS Objective 1:  The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse written texts.

Kilgo Question Level 3:  Prove It

Question Stems:

  • In paragraph (#), the word                             means ?
  • The word                          in this book/selection means ?
  • Which word(s) from paragraph (#) help the reader know what              means?
  • In paragraph (#), which word(s) help you know what                    means?
Types of Context Clues Teaching Suggestions Word Wizard Chart Multiple Meaning Words
Graphic Organizer
Making Connections
Graphic Organizer		 Word Definition
Graphic Organizer		 Technology Integrated Lesson For additional teaching resources, please refer to the binder, "Teaching the Reading TEKS" available through your IIT.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:
Benchmark Education Strategy Posters (Grades 3-5):  Building a New Nation
Month by Month Phonics (Cunningham and Hall) :

  • Guess the Covered Word

Modifying the Four Blocks for Upper Grades (Sigmon):

  • Vocabulary Clustering (p.73)

Region IV TAKS Reading Preparation
Grade 3

  • Vocabulary Development Lesson (pg 22-25)
  • Word Meaning Wall Card (pg 59)
  • Vocabulary Development Assessment (pg 65-70)
  • Concept of Definition Map (pg 100)

Grade 4

  • Vocabulary Development Lesson (pg 22-25)
  • Word Meaning Wall Card (pg 73)
  • Vocabulary Development Assessment (pg 81-87)
  • Concept of Definition Map (pg 121)

Grade 5

  • Vocabulary Development Lesson (pg 22-25)
  • Word Meaning Wall Card (pg 73)
  • Vocabulary Development Assessment (pg 81-86)
  • Concept of Definition Map (pg 121)

 TAKS Study Guide (TEA)
Grade 3

  • Context Clues (pg 23-24)
  • Multiple Meaning Words (pg 28)

Grade 4

  • Context Clues (pg 23-25)
  • Figurative Language (pg 25)
  • Multiple-Meaning Words (pg 29)

Grade 5

  • Context Clues (pg 22-24)
  • Figurative Language (pg 24)
  • Multiple-Meaning Words (pg 25)