Students learn to work out the meaning of an unfamiliar word from the words around it. They use four kinds of context clue (a definition, a synonym, an antonym or examples) to choose meanings, name the type of clue in a sentence, explain new words in their own words and write sentences with clues of their own.
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Completed: Using Context Clues to Work Out New Words
Year 6 students (typically ages 10–11) working on vocabulary. It is pitched at level 2 · standard; an easier version and a harder version are linked above.
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
About 25 minutes for 17 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Try Year 6 Prefixes: un-, re-, dis-, pre-, mis- Worksheet — Level 1.
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When you meet a new word, read the whole sentence and look for clues before and after it.
Context clues are the words around a new word that help you work out what it means. Circle the meaning of the word in bold.
A definition clue explains the word. A synonym clue gives a word with a similar meaning. An antonym clue gives the opposite. An example clue lists examples. Circle the type of clue in each sentence.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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