Meaning of Unknown Words Worksheet

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L.1.4.A
L.2.4.A
L.1.4
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About the Context Clues Worksheet

Context Clues is an essential vocabulary development exercise that helps students understand how to determine word meanings through surrounding text. This interactive and printable worksheet, that aligns with the Common Core State Standards, Context Clues presents six sentences with bolded target words, each followed by three multiple-choice options. The sentences are carefully crafted to provide clear context for words like "absent," "construct," "exhausted," and "drenched," helping students develop critical reading comprehension skills.

The worksheet features a clean, organized layout with color-coded sections and helpful illustrations that support understanding. Each question includes relatable scenarios from everyday life, making the learning experience more engaging and relevant. The multiple-choice format helps students systematically evaluate different meaning options while using context clues to determine the correct definition. Charming illustrations, including a paper airplane and characters drinking coffee, provide visual support for some of the target words.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Using surrounding text to determine word meanings
  • Understanding vocabulary in context
  • Developing critical reading skills
  • Expanding vocabulary through contextual learning

Learning Outcomes

  • Students will correctly identify word meanings using context with 85% accuracy
  • Students will demonstrate understanding of six new vocabulary words
  • Students will apply context clue strategies to determine word meanings
  • Students will differentiate between similar word meanings

Cognitive

  • This interactive worksheet develops critical thinking and analysis skills
  • Students learn to use textual evidence to determine word meanings

Psychomotor

  • The worksheet enhances reading and selection skills
  • Students practice careful reading and answer marking

Affective

  • This interactive worksheet builds confidence in vocabulary development
  • Students develop positive attitudes toward word learning

Reinforce

  • The worksheet encourages discussion about word meanings
  • Students practice explaining their answer choices to peers

Tags

context clues, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, word meanings, elementary education, language arts, multiple choice, critical thinking, interactive learning, reading skills, word analysis, contextual learning, vocabulary building, meaning in context, educational activities

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jacqueline Juliano
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Illustrated by: Sean Hnedak

Common core standards covered

L.1.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
L.1.4.a
Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
L.2.4.a
Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.

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