Enhancing Vocabulary Through Context Clues

Miss Mooney teaches students how to build vocabulary using context clues. The lesson includes a story about Eleanor, who overcomes her dislike of summer camp by passing a swimming test. The video explains how to identify and define unfamiliar words using context clues, with examples like 'tread' and 'outlasted'. Students are encouraged to practice these skills independently.

What is the only thing Eleanor likes about camp?

• Swimming

• Her friend Joplin

• The activities

• The food

What group does Eleanor want to move out of?

• Whales

• Guppies

• Dolphins

• Sharks

What does Eleanor do to pass her swimming test?

• Treads water the longest

• Swims the fastest

• Floats the longest

• Dives the deepest

What does the word 'tread' mean in the context of the story?

• To run quickly

• To jump high

• To pedal slowly in the water

• To walk carefully

Which of the following is an example of a synonym context clue?

• The tundra was a cold, barren, and rugged land.

• The scrawny puppy was so thin that he broke my heart.

• I hoped the stamp was valuable but it was worthless.

• Certain beverages such as milk, juice, and tea are best served cold.

Which sentence provides an antonym context clue?

• The scrawny puppy was so thin that he broke my heart.

• The tundra was a cold, barren, and rugged land.

• I hoped the stamp was valuable but it was worthless.

• Certain beverages such as milk, juice, and tea are best served cold.

What does the word 'outlasted' mean in the context of the story?

• To stay in the water longer

• To swim faster

• To dive deeper

• To float higher

How much longer did Eleanor outlast the other guppies?

• 8 seconds

• 5 seconds

• 6 seconds

• 10 seconds

What should you do when you come across an unfamiliar word while reading?

• Guess its meaning

• Look it up immediately in a dictionary

• Skip the word

• Use context clues to determine its meaning

What is the first step in using context clues to understand an unfamiliar word?

• Ask someone else

• Underline the word

• Guess its meaning

• Look for clues in the same or nearby sentences