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Context Clues Worksheet: Word Mystery

Readers of all levels occasionally come across a word that they don't quite know the meaning of. Context clues worksheets help your child read between the lines! To learn the meaning of the word, good readers do one of two things: look up the word in the dictionary, or use context clues in the sentence to find hints about the meaning of the word. This context clues worksheet offers your young reader practice looking for these hidden clues to figure out the meaning of some advanced vocabulary words. Try this context clues worksheet with your child to help him develop an important reading comprehension skill.

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Third Grade

Subject

Reading & writing

Word Meaning
- Determining Meaning Using Context Clues

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RF.3.4.c

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Guided Lesson: Vocabulary 1

Guided Lessons are a sequence of interactive digital games, worksheets, and other activities that guide learners through different concepts and skills. They keep track of your progress and help you study smarter, step by step.

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Vocabulary development helps second graders advance their reading and writing skills. This guided lesson uses exercises and techniques targeted to building vocabulary. Kids will be tasked with using descriptive adjectives, distinguishing between similar verbs and adjectives, and using context clues to determine the meaning of a word phrase. For more vocabulary boosters, check out the worksheets that align with this lesson.

Vocabulary development helps second graders advance their reading and writing skills.

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