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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Before you begin
Understand the main situation described in the text.
How to use this worksheet
- 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.
- Check readiness first: Understand the main situation described in the text.
- 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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