Note Key Vocabulary From an Article
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Note Key Vocabulary From an Article" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core L.7.4.A. A 6th grader who is already steady here can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade vocabulary worksheet: read an article on coral polyps, copy a context clue for six bold words and write each meaning. Answer key included. Part of our context clues collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Model one sentence aloud, then let students work independently. Use Mixed Context Clues in Academic Sentences after the single type sheets. Use the answer keys to check meanings.
What students will practice
- Students will read an article titled Tiny Builders of the Sea.
- Students will copy the context clue for each of six bold words.
- Students will write a definition and an original sentence for each word.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 7th Grade
Standard: Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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FAQ
How do I use this context clues worksheet?
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Model one sentence aloud, then let students work independently. Use Mixed Context Clues in Academic Sentences after the single type sheets. Use the answer keys to check meanings.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Read an article on coral polyps, copy a context clue for six bold words and write each meaning. The directions on the page read: Read the article and notice the six bold words. Then complete the chart on page 2. An answer key is included.
Can I use this context clues worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade context clues, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What clues can help define an unfamiliar word?
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Look for a definition, a synonym, an antonym or examples near the word. Signal words such as unlike, whereas and such as point to the type of clue.
Is there a longer passage to practice with?
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Yes. Note Key Vocabulary From an Article uses a passage called Tiny Builders of the Sea with six bold words, and Synonym Clues in a Longer Passage uses a passage on map printing.
Do the context clues sheets have answer keys?
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Yes. All 7 sheets have an answer key.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Vocabulary |
| Topic | Context Clues |
| Standard | L.7.4.A |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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