Vocab Context

Vocabulary
V.040 Words in Context

Context Clues
Objective
The student will use strategies to identify the meaning of words in context.
Materials
Header cards (Activity Master V.040.AM1)
Context Clue cards (Activity Master V.040.AM2a - V.040.AM2b)
The numbers of the cards correspond to headers in the following manner: Definition - 6, 13,
18; Synonym - 1, 9, 11; Antonym - 8, 14, 16; Example - 3, 5, 15; General - 2, 12, 17.
Optional: Provide students with a copy of the bookmark that features the context clues
(Activity Master V.041.AM1).
If text in this activity is not appropriate for your students, use text that is more applicable.
Activity
Students read text containing context clues that assist with determining the meaning of
unfamiliar words and sort by type.
1. Place header cards face up in a row. Place Context Clue cards face down in a stack.
Provide each student with a student sheet.
2. Taking turns, students select the top card from the stack and read it aloud.
3. Look at the underlined word. Decide what type of context clue is used to assist with
understanding the meaning of the word.
4. Place under appropriate header card.
5. Continue until all cards are sorted.
6. Peer evaluation
Definition Synonym Antonym Example General

header header header header header
Extensions and Adaptations

Identify the type of context clues in each example (Activity Master V.040.SS).
Answers: 1-Synonym, 2-Example, 3-General, 4-Antonym, 5-Definition
Add examples in which context clues do not help with meaning and sort with others
(Activity Master V.040.AM3). Answers for No Context Clues: 4, 7, 10
Write other Context Clue cards to sort (Activity Master V.001.AM4).
4-5 Student Center Activities: Vocabulary 2007 The Florida Center for Reading Research
Vocabulary
Context Clues V.040.AM1
Definition
header
Synonym
header
Antonym
header
Example
header
General
header
header cards
2007 The Florida Center for Reading Research 4-5 Student Center Activities: Vocabulary
Vocabulary
V.040.AM2a Context Clues
The factory manufactures, or Veterinarians, who are animal

makes, parts for computers. doctors, help your pet stay
healthy.
13 18
Ecology, which is the study She is always courteous; she

of organisms and the is polite and considerate to
environment, should be everyone.
important to everyone.
6 9
When he reached the summit, He was a very generous

he was amazed at what he man who always gave his
could see from the top of the time and money to help
mountain. organizations.
1 11
We were happy that the He worked hard to conquer

slope was gradual rather his fears so they would not
than a steep incline. beat him.
14 16
context clue cards
Vocabulary
Context Clues V.040.AM2b
The citizens tried to save the Deciduous trees such as oak,

building, but in the end they elm, and maple, grow in
lost and it was demolished. many parts of the county.
8 15
Landscaping, horse Reading, spelling, math,

training, and fishing are social studies, and
types of occupations that science are part of the
are done outdoors. elementary curriculum.
5 3
Since the brothers quarrel

The innocent man was all the time, their mother
greeted happily by his family. wonders if they will ever
live near each other.
17 12
She is so responsible, we
knew that if we left her
in charge to watch the
children, they would be
safe and happy.
2
context clue cards
Name
V.040.SS Context Clues
Context
Example
Clue Type
1 He demonstrated how to make the recipe.

He showed us everything from measuring
the ingredients to serving it to guests.
2 Burrowing animals such as moles,

armadillos, and groundhogs all dig
holes, tunnels, or homes in the ground.
3 It was so convenient to be able to meet

here and have lunch with you. I’m glad
that I didn’t have to drive across town.
4
Unfortunately, the discussion ended in a
dispute even though we were hoping we
could have agreed on this issue.
5 She likes to procrastinate, or delay, doing

things until the last moment.
Vocabulary
Context Clues V.040.AM3
No Context Clue header
The students used lockers that We traveled to the

were in the corridor because outskirts of town to meet
there were no closets in the our friends and go to the
classroom. birthday party.
4 7
She will compete after

school and then go home
to do her homework.
10
no context clue header and cards


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V.040 Words in Context

Definition Synonym Antonym Example General

Extensions and Adaptations

The factory manufactures, or Veterinarians, who are animal

Ecology, which is the study She is always courteous; she

When he reached the summit, He was a very generous

We were happy that the He worked hard to conquer

The citizens tried to save the Deciduous trees such as oak,

Landscaping, horse Reading, spelling, math,

Since the brothers quarrel

1 He demonstrated how to make the recipe.

2 Burrowing animals such as moles,

3 It was so convenient to be able to meet

5 She likes to procrastinate, or delay, doing

No Context Clue header

The students used lockers that We traveled to the

She will compete after

no context clue header and cards

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