Small Group Activities for Identifying Word Meaning in Context

This extensive PDF provides tons of learning activities focused on teaching students to use context clues to interpret unknown words. The activities include concise directions along with most support materials. Each instruction page provides an objective, material list, activity steps, sample, and suggestions for extensions or adaptations. The format is engaging and the activities are easy to implement in any classroom for practice, re-teaching, or challenge.

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Small Group Activities for Identifying Word Meaning in Context

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

The student will identify words to complete sentences.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Extension suggestions:

Make other word cards that complete the sentences. For example, Danny was thrilled about his new roller blades.

Write other sentences and exchange with a partner to fill in the blanks.

Helpful Hints

Materials Needed:

Sentence strips

Select target vocabulary. Write sentences putting a blank line for the target words. For example,

Dannywas ____ about his new roller blades.

Index cards or construction paper rectangles

Write the missing target words from the sentences on the cards (i.e., excited).

References

Contributors:

Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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