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Word detective: 

Context clues are hints thatthe author gives to help define a word you don't know.  The clue may appear in the same sentences as teh word you don't know or in a nearby sentence. 

 

This is a useful and important strategy because it helps you understand what you are reading, and it allows you to easily learn new vocabulary.

 

Video

Shmoop

Word dectives handout 

Who Wants to be a Millionaire

Using context clues activity

Game

Word Nerd