Say What: Making Sense of Nonsense Words Using Context Clues
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Grade Levels
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRL.3.4
CCSSRL.4.4
CCSSRL.5.4
CCSSRI.3.4
CCSSRI.4.4
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
158 pages
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What educators are saying
This is the first time I have used an activity like this and my students loved it. I used it several years ago and would like to try it again with a grade 6 class.
My students LOVED this assignment and I loved to hear what they came up with! great way to approach context clues...have them create their own!
Description
This resource is an activity to help your students better understand the importance of determining the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues. There are 52 different nonsense words and what they mean. For example, a wunnet is a unicorn and slindome is snow. Students must brainstorm clue words and then write a paragraph using the nonsense word along with the context clues. The resource comes with a differentiated option where the brainstorm box has already been filled with clues. There are also pages for publishing final paragraphs, student examples, instructions, and a model to use in your lesson.
Total Pages
158 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRL.3.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.
CCSSRL.4.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including those that allude to significant characters found in mythology (e.g., Herculean).
CCSSRL.5.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
CCSSRI.3.4
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 3 topic or subject area.
CCSSRI.4.4
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
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