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Context Clues Passages, Context Clues Worksheets, Vocabulary Worksheets
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
Passage Title – “What Could Have Been”
★ Context Clues Reading Passage, Worksheets, and PowerPoint Packet
★ 46 pages
★ Resource Type – Reading Passage, Vocabulary Worksheets, PowerPoint, and Answer Keys
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides – Text boxes already created!)
★ Excellent for Grades 8-11
★ 2 Google Slide Links
★ Detailed Answer Keys / Sample Responses
This resource includes:
☆ One Reading Passage (Title – “What Could Have Been”)
☆ 1 Note-catcher Worksheet
☆ 2 Vocabulary Worksheets (to define words and identify context clues)
☆ Context Clues Practice Worksheet (Variation #1)
☆ Context Clues Practice Worksheet (Variation #2)
☆ POWERPOINT version Practice Slides (Same Q’s in Worksheets)
☆ 8 Word Analysis Worksheets (Words included on Worksheets)
☆ 1 BLANK Word Analysis Worksheet (You add your OWN word)
☆ Create Your Own Story Worksheet
☆ 2 Google Slide Links
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This resource is included in the following discounted Context Clues Bundles:
Context Clues Passage Packet Bundle
Context Clues Mega Bundle
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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It’s super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.
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This Context Clues Reading Passage Packet includes ONE passage that explores a common teen issue / situation. The passage includes eight highlighted words designed to challenge students to broaden their vocabulary. For each word, students will be tasked with deciphering the meaning through several context clues surrounding the word. The activities come with an answer key containing the correct definition of the word, the context clues that helped them identify the meaning of the word, and an example sentence. Through this passage, students will enrich their comprehension skills while exploring a scenario relevant to teenage life.
Vocabulary featured in this packet:
trivial
rampant
botch
camaraderie
intersperse
cascade
condemn
phantom
ITEMS INCLUDED
ONE Passage (Title: “What Could Have Been”)
This context clues passage follows a young boy as he deals with his failure to make the basketball team. The text examines how being on the basketball team is entwined with social status.
1 Note-catcher Worksheet
The eye-catching Note-catcher can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or during their reading of the passage.
2 Vocabulary Worksheets (intended for differentiation)
★ Worksheet #1 – Students will write the context clues that helped them identify the meaning of each underlined word in the passage. Then, they will write the definition of each word based on their understanding of the context clues.
★ Worksheet #2 – Students will define words they do not know the meaning of in the passage “What Could Have Been.”
Context Clues Practice Worksheet (in 2 Variations)
★ Variation #1 – Students read the passage and:
► Define the underlined vocabulary words.
► Identify the context clues used to determine the meanings of the underlined vocabulary words.
► Use the underlined vocabulary words in a sentence.
★ Variation #2 – Students read the passage and:
► Define the underlined vocabulary words.
► Identify the context clues used to determine the meanings of the underlined vocabulary words.
POWERPOINT version Practice Slides (Same Q’s in Worksheets)
This resource includes a POWERPOINT version of the worksheets (17 slides) to make it easier for you to display and review whole class! The PowerPoint is also included on Google Slides. Students can work on one slide at a time. What’s unique about how the content is presented on the PowerPoint is that each slide contains ONE vocabulary word within the paragraph it is used in. Students will read the paragraph with the underlined vocabulary word, and decipher the meaning through several context clues surrounding the word. They will also be challenged to use the word correctly in a sentence. The next slide is an ANSWER KEY slide to make it easier to review!
8 Word Analysis Worksheets (Words included on Worksheets)
This resource includes 8 Word Analysis Worksheets, ONE for EACH word. Here, students are asked to define the word based on context clues, list the word’s synonyms and antonyms, and write a sentence using the word. ANSWER KEYS for each worksheet is included.
► A BLANK Word Analysis Worksheet is also included in case you want students to analyze other words.
Create Your Own Story Worksheet
Students will have an opportunity to show their creativity by creating their own story or passage using as many of the vocabulary words as they can. Challenge them to include context clues, so readers can use them to determine the meanings of the words.
Students may really enjoy reading aloud their stories/passages to their partners, teachers, or class!
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Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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