Lesson Plan

Clue Detective Lesson Plan

Students will learn five context clue strategies to infer meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary and practice applying them in authentic passages through guided and independent activities.

Understanding context clues enhances reading comprehension, builds academic vocabulary, and empowers students to tackle challenging texts independently across disciplines.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Context Clues

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling Strategies

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice

10 minutes

Step 4

Debrief and Reflect

5 minutes

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Clue Detective

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