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Context Clues in Sentences Game

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Grades
1
Standards
L.1.4.A
RF.1.4
L.1.4
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.

<i>The tiny mouse was scared of the huge elephant.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>huge</b>' mean?</div>

very smallvery bigvery fast

<i>Sally was hungry, so she ate her lunch.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>hungry</b>' mean?</div>

wanting foodfeeling sleepyfeeling happy

<i>The ice cream was cold and delicious.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>delicious</b>' mean?</div>

not goodvery hottastes very good

<i>The puppy was tired after playing, so he took a nap.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>nap</b>' mean?</div>

a short sleepa long walka big meal

<i>The bright sun made the day warm.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>bright</b>' mean?</div>

darkfull of lightcloudy

<i>The old car was slow and noisy.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>noisy</b>' mean?</div>

very quietvery fastmakes loud sounds

<i>The gentle cat purred softly.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>gentle</b>' mean?</div>

kind and calmmean and roughbig and scary

<i>The fresh bread smelled wonderful.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>fresh</b>' mean?</div>

very oldnewly madevery cold

<i>The swift rabbit hopped away quickly.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>swift</b>' mean?</div>

very slowvery smallvery fast

<i>The smooth ice made skating easy.&nbsp;</i><div><br></div><div>What does '<b>smooth</b>' mean?</div>

not roughvery bumpyvery hard

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ABOUT CONTEXT CLUES IN SENTENCES GAME

This engaging interactive game helps first graders develop their vocabulary and reading comprehension skills by using context clues within sentences. Students will learn to become better readers by understanding how surrounding words can help them figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Through this differentiated, gamified learning experience, students will:

  • Identify context clues within grade-appropriate sentences
  • Use surrounding words to determine word meanings
  • Build vocabulary through contextual understanding
  • Develop critical thinking and reading comprehension skills

This interactive quiz provides immediate feedback and helps students practice an essential reading strategy in a fun, engaging way.

Tags: context clues, vocabulary, reading comprehension, sentence meaning, word meaning, interactive learning, elearning, differentiated instruction, first grade reading, literacy games

Common Core Standards Covered

L.1.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
L.1.4.a
Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
RF.1.4
Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension.

Grade Levels:

Grade 1

Subjects:

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