Define Unfamiliar Words Using Context Clues
by Little Voices © 2026
Price: $1.75 USD
Subjects: textEvidence,reading,vocabAcquisitionAndUse,speech,receptiveLanguage,expressiveLanguage
Grades: 0
Description
Context Clues Vocabulary | Defining Tier 2 Words Using Short Passages Target functional academic language skills with this engaging context clues activity designed for upper elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-age students. Students read short 3 sentence passages and use contextual evidence to generate concise definitions of unfamiliar Tier 2 vocabulary words. This deck is ideal for speech-language therapy, special education language intervention, and academic support. This resource supports goals related to: - vocabulary development - use of context clues - verbal reasoning - defining words using evidence - expressive language organization - transition and functional academics What’s Included: - 20 short context clue passages - Student directions card - Sentence frame scaffolding - Clear Tier 2 academic vocabulary This deck pairs well with IEP goals targeting defining unfamiliar words using contextual information.
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