Around the Horn: Using Context Clues

Learn how to use context clues—including definitions, synonyms, and antonyms—to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in this baseball-themed, interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 196412 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, English Language Arts (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2021-2022)
Grade Level(s): 6, 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 25 Minute(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, e-learning, tutorials, interactive, unfamiliar words, definitions, synonyms, antonyms, baseball, Rickey Henderson, Reggie Jackson, Willie Mays, context, vocabulary, English, Language Arts, context clues, vocabulary skills, vocabulary strategies, word meanings, determining word meanings, elearning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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