Use context to determine the meaning of words and phrases / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, the Grade 2 student will be able to use context to determine the meaning of words and phrases in a reading passage.

Materials and Prep

  • Reading passage (can be a short story or an excerpt from a book)
  • Writing materials (pencil and paper)

Before starting the lesson, make sure the student has a basic understanding of reading comprehension and is familiar with using context clues to understand the meaning of words.

Activities

  1. Read the selected passage aloud to the student.

    Encourage the student to pay attention to any unfamiliar words or phrases.

  2. Discuss the importance of using context clues to understand the meaning of words.

    Explain that context clues are hints or information in the surrounding text that can help determine the meaning of unfamiliar words.

  3. Ask the student to identify any unfamiliar words or phrases they encountered while reading the passage.

    Write down these words on a piece of paper or on the board.

  4. Guide the student in using context clues to determine the meaning of the identified words.

    Encourage the student to look for clues in the sentence or paragraph that provide hints about the word's meaning.

  5. Discuss the possible meanings of the identified words and phrases as a group.

    Encourage the student to share their thoughts and interpretations.

  6. Re-read the passage, emphasizing the use of context clues to understand the meaning of the identified words.

    Ask the student to pay attention to how the context clues helped them understand the words better.

  7. Have the student practice using context clues independently.

    Provide a different passage or sentences containing unfamiliar words, and ask the student to determine their meanings using context clues.

United States of America: Grade 2 Talking Points

  • "Today, we are going to learn how to use context clues to understand the meaning of words and phrases in a reading passage."
  • "Context clues are hints or information in the surrounding text that can help us figure out what unfamiliar words mean."
  • "When we come across a word we don't know, we can look for clues in the sentence or paragraph to help us understand its meaning."
  • "Let's identify any unfamiliar words or phrases in the passage we are going to read together."
  • "Now, let's use the context clues in the passage to determine the meaning of the identified words."
  • "Remember, context clues can be found in the words or sentences around the unfamiliar word, and they give us hints about its meaning."
  • "Great job! Now, let's practice using context clues independently with a different passage."