A set of 24 printable context-clues task cards for grades 3–5. Each card gives a sentence with one word in capitals; students use the clues around it to figure out the meaning.
What students practice
Students use the words around an unfamiliar word — definitions, examples, and opposites — to work out its meaning, a core vocabulary and reading strategy.
What’s included
- 24 cards, 4 per page, ready to cut apart
- A teacher directions page and a Teacher Answer Key
- Color and black & white versions
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Classroom use ideas
- SCOOT, centers, or small-group review
- Early-finisher or partner practice
- Vocabulary and reading warm-ups