Play an interactive Context Clues game to help your students practice determining the meaning of unknown words in context.
Build Vocabulary Skills with a Context Clues Game!
Turn your students into word detectives with this interactive Context Clues Game! Designed for upper elementary students, this fun Google Slides context clues game challenges learners to use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. As they work through the case, students will read sentences, infer word meanings, and grow their vocabulary skills—all while having fun!
Create Word Detectives With Context Clues Games!
In our digital context clues games, students take on the role of detectives, solving word mysteries by answering multiple-choice questions based on sentence clues. The game includes:
- 24 Questions – Multiple-choice questions
- Real-World Word Challenges – Sentences requiring students to use different context clues (synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and inferences).
- Self-Checking Slides – Instant feedback helps students track their progress and reinforce learning.
With each correct answer, students get closer to cracking the case and mastering context clues!
Download and Play Context Clues Games Online!
This Google Slides Context Clues Game is easy to assign and play online, making it a perfect no-prep resource for digital learning, literacy centers, or independent practice. Simply click the download button, assign through Google Classroom, and watch your students play context clues games online!
This resource was created by Lauren Borst, a teacher in Indiana and Teach Starter Collaborator.
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