Check Out Our Context Clues Games!

Boost your students’ vocabulary with Word Sleuth, one of our fun and interactive context clues games designed to boost reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. This printable game helps students practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words within sentences. With every turn, students engage in a fun gamified learning experience that encourages them to use critical thinking and language skills in a competitive detective game.

Printable Context Clue Game for Upper Primary

Word Sleuth is perfect for Upper Primary students who are ready to sharpen their understanding of context clues. This context clue game includes:

• A game board with spaces that lead students through the context clue game
• Game cards featuring sentences with highlighted words that players must determine the meaning of.
• Easy-to-follow game instructions to make setup and play quick and fun
• Printable game pieces and instructions

Students will take turns drawing game cards, using the surrounding context to infer the word’s meaning, and moving along the board based on their correct answers. This interactive context clue game helps strengthen vocabulary retention while making learning fun.

Download and Print Games for Context Clues Today!

Ready to play? Downloading our games for context clues is a snap! This resource is available for immediate download in Google Slides and PDF format. Simply print the game board, cards, and game pieces to get started. 

We have included both full-colour and black and white versions of this resource.

This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

More Resources to Accompany Your Words in Context Game

To make learning even more engaging, pair this Words in Context Game with other context clue resources. By adding a mix of practice activities, you can create a comprehensive vocabulary unit that reinforces context clues, word meanings, and language skills. Make sure you check these out before you go!

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Using Context Clues Worksheet

Try a ‘Using Context Clues’ Worksheet to help your students determine the meaning of unfamiliar words based on the surrounding text.

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Homophones in Context – Interactive Activity

Review the meanings and spellings of some common homophones with this digital drag-and-drop activity for your vocabulary lessons.

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Using Context Clues to Determine Word Meaning Worksheet

Practise defining unfamiliar words by looking for context clues within a sentence.