Play ‘Word Sleuth’, a context clues game for upper elementary students to help improve vocabulary skills.
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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.
Context Clue Game for Upper Elementary
Word Sleuth is perfect for Upper Elementary 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 game helps strengthen vocabulary retention while making learning fun.
Download Your Context Clues Board Game
Ready to play? This context clues board game 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-color and black-and-white versions of this resource.
This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher in Colorado and Teach Starter Collaborator.
More Context Clues Games and Activities
To make learning even more engaging, pair Word Sleuth with other context clues games and activities. By adding a mix of context clue practice, 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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