Use Sentence Clues to Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Informational Texts
In the lesson "Use Sentence Clues to Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words," first-grade students will embark on an engaging journey through the realm of Informational Texts, nestled within the comprehensive Comprehension unit. This lesson is designed to equip students with a critical reading skill—using context clues within a sentence to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words. Through engaging activities like the "What Does It Mean? Worksheet," learners will practice this skill by encountering sentences with unknown words and using hints from surrounding texts to decipher their meanings.
This skill is immensely important for several reasons. Firstly, it fosters independence in young readers, enabling them to tackle new words without immediate assistance, thus building their confidence and reading fluency. Additionally, understanding how to glean meaning from context is a foundational skill that will support students across all subjects, enhancing their overall comprehension and academic success. By mastering this skill, students not only improve their reading abilities but also lay the groundwork for critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they learn to connect clues and draw conclusions from the texts they explore.
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Activity 1 / What Does It Mean? Worksheet
Other words or phrases in sentences can give readers a clue as to what another, more unfamiliar word might mean! Teach your child to use context clues to define new vocabulary by printing and completing this delightful reading worksheet from Kids Academy! Task little learners with reading each sentence and finding the targeted word in pink. Based upon the other words in the sentence, what might that word mean? Mark it the answer by checking the box next to the picture that represents its meaning.
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Activity 2 / What Does It Mean? Worksheet
Your students should by now be able to read words and easily know their meaning, even when used in different contexts. This worksheet has two sections. In the first one, there is a picture on the right side. Ask your students what the word ‘ill’ means in the sentence ‘she is very ill today’. Help them circle the correct answer from the options provided. The second section follows a similar pattern, and your kids must circle the correct answer to the question.
