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Context Clue Strategy1. Reread the sentence that contains the unknown word.Be on the lookout <strong>for</strong> signal words or punctuation.2. Reread the sentences be<strong>for</strong>e and after the sentence thatcontains the unknown word.3. Based on the clues, try to figure out the meaning ofthe word.4. Insert your meaning in the original sentence to seewhether it makes sense.Based on Diamond, L., & Gutlohn, L. (2006). Vocabulary handbook. Berkeley, CA: Consortium on <strong>Reading</strong> Excellence.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Reading</strong> Teacher’s <strong>Sourcebook</strong> 361

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