Contextual analysis involves inferring the meaning of an unfamiliar word by analyzing text that is near it. Students benefit from learning about five types of context clues: definition, example, synonym, antonym, and general. Students need word-learning strategies because they can’t be given direct instruction in the meaning of all unfamiliar words. Use this lesson plan to help students identify the meaning of unfamiliar words by analyzing context clues.
Lesson Plan- Contextual Analysis
