L.F.1 Reading for Meaning - Fiction
Build Vocabulary: Context Clues
Instructions: As your group reads the passage, identify unfamiliar vocabulary words from the
reading. After you finish reading, divide the vocabulary words up, assigning them to each person
in the group. Each student must come up with three sentences for each word that includes
context clues that give the vocabulary word’s meaning. Topics for sentences can be 1)
Something in your life. 2) Something in the classroom. 3) Free/Come up with your own idea.
Once you have finished writing your sentences, share with the group, leaving the vocabulary
word blank and have the other students try and figure out which vocabulary word is being used.
Example:
Vocabulary Word: LETHARGIC
 I was feeling so lethargic that I could barely bring myself to brush my teeth this morning.
 Jamal is so lethargic that he did not even do his warm up that was super easy.
 During the offseason players become so lethargic that they put on a lot of weight.
Your Word From the Passage: ____________________________________
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Your Word From the Passage: ____________________________________
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L.F.1 Reading for Meaning - Fiction
Your Word From the Passage: ____________________________________
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Your Word From the Passage: ____________________________________
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Your Word From the Passage: ____________________________________
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