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ESL Reading: Academic Vocabulary and Context Clues

Strengthen academic English language proficiency by decoding Tier 2 cross-curricular vocabulary words using sentence context clues.

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Grade 5 · esl · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4

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Teaching guide, sample answers and curriculum references

Before you begin

Understand the main situation described in the text.

How to use this worksheet

  1. Model the target skill: determine the meanings of general academic words using surrounding sentence context clues. Use the first task as a guided example before asking for an independent response.
  2. Check readiness first: Understand the main situation described in the text.
  3. Discuss an incorrect response using this distinction: Use nearby words to infer meaning, then check that inference against the rest of the passage.

A common mistake to discuss

Use nearby words to infer meaning, then check that inference against the rest of the passage.

What to practice next

Retell the main idea in a short, clear sentence.

Intended curriculum references: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.4.A. These references describe learning goals; they are not endorsements.

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