Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS):
2.3.B
use context within and beyond a sentence to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words;
Florida - Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking:
ELA.2.V.1.3
Identify and use context clues, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words.
2nd Grade Reading - Context Clues Lesson
Context Clues
Good readers notice context clues when they read a word they do not know. A context clue is a hint the author gives the reader about what the words in the text mean.
If you do not know the meaning of a word, look at the words and sentences around it. Look for:
words that mean the same or the opposite of the word
2nd Grade Reading - Context Clues Lesson