Figuring Out New Words

Sometimes you meet words you don’t know. You can use the words around them (the context) to figure out what they mean.

How to Use Context Clues

• Look at the sentence before and after the word.
• See if the author explains or describes the word.
• Think about what would make sense in the story.

Why It Matters

Learning new words helps you become a better reader and writer. It also makes reading more fun!

Real-World Connection

When you hear a word you don’t know in a conversation, you can guess what it means by listening to the rest of the sentence.