Build Sentence Comprehension: Context Clues (2)
1. Break students into groups based on need
2. Students who scored low in Sentence Comprehension and who
have trouble figuring out word meanings will benefit from this task
3. As students read the passage, ask them to make a list of unfamiliar
words from the text
4. When they finish reading, students should divide the words among
the group members and follow the instructions to complete the task
5. Students should work in pairs or groups of four to complete the
reading and the task
6. Students are to discuss the assignment with their partner/group as
they are completing the task; however, all students are to complete
their own assignment and have their own finished product to turn
in
Build Sentence Comprehension: 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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