Use nearby words and sentence meaning to infer what an unfamiliar word probably means.
Strong readers do not stop at every new word. They look around the word for hints in examples, contrasts, restatements, and the overall idea of the passage.
Open one card at a time, read the text together, and use the audio button when hearing the line once helps.
context clue
The explanation in the sentence helps define the word.
Example: Narrow means not wide.
contrast clue
The word not can signal an opposite meaning nearby.
Example: Harsh is the opposite of calm and gentle.
supporting clue
What happened next can help explain the word.
Example: Fragile means easy to damage or break.
reading habit
A guessed meaning should fit the whole sentence.
Example: Context clues support thoughtful vocabulary guesses.
These next steps stay in the same stage so the child does not get sent backward.
Turn a factual paragraph into a short, clear summary without copying every sentence.
Read two short opinions on the same issue and explain how each writer sees it differently.
Follow the order of events or steps in a process and explain why that order matters.
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