Building Meaning

Learn strategies for understanding new words in this interactive tutorial. Join Handy Hal and learn how to use picture clues, context clues, and word parts to help you determine the meaning of an unknown word.
Resource ID#: 122023 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): K, 1
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 10 Minute(s)
Keywords: vocabulary, context clues, picture clues, word parts, unknown words, vocabulary strategies, interactive, tutorials, English Language Arts, e learning, e-learning, English, Language Arts, vocabulary skills, determining word meaning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial,  Tutorial, 
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades K-5

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