This context clues lesson moves beyond the basics. I designed it specifically to increase academic rigor and align with CCSS Language Standards L.4.a—to introduce and provide students with practice and assessment using the following types of context clues: Logic, Description, Grammar, Compare, Contrast, Cause/Effect Relationships.
Common Core Language Standards L.4.: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choos