Lesson Plan
Word Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will learn to use context clues—definition, synonym, antonym, inference—to determine meanings of unfamiliar words through guided examples and independent practice.
Mastering context clues empowers students to independently decipher unknown vocabulary, boosting reading comprehension and confidence across all subjects.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Hook
4 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Context Clues
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Word Detectives
Hook: The Many Faces of “sound”
What Are Context Clues?
Four Types of Context Clues
Definition Clues
Synonym Clues
Antonym Clues
Inference Clues
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Exit Ticket
Closing & Next Steps
Activity
Activity
Worksheet
Cool Down
