Thanksgiving Context Clues

Thanksgiving Reading Skills Practice – Context Clues (Grades 3–6)

Bring some fall fun into your classroom with this Thanksgiving-themed Context Clues resource! Perfect for Autumn enrichment, guided practice, or remediation, this engaging set is designed for grades 3–6 and modeled after the popular iReady reading skills practice format.

Students will strengthen vocabulary, context clue strategies, and reading comprehension skills through a variety of scaffolded activities that make learning both fun and effective.

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What’s Included:

✅ Anchor Chart – Clear, student-friendly definitions and examples of context clues.
✅ Sentence Practice – Thanksgiving-themed multiple-choice questions with a focus on text evidence and vocabulary.
✅ Guided Fiction Practice Passages (Scaffolded):

• The Giant Turkey – A humorous story emphasizing creativity and problem-solving.

• Giving Thanks at Maplewood – A heartwarming tale about gratitude and teamwork.
  ✅ Target Text – “The Show Must Go On” – Scaffolded comprehension questions that challenge students to use context clues and higher-order thinking.
  ✅ Answer Keys – For easy grading or self-check.

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

⭐ Skill-Based Focus – Targeted practice for L.3.4a–L.6.4a (context clues & vocabulary strategies).
⭐ Engaging Thanksgiving Theme – Festive passages keep students motivated while practicing essential skills.
⭐ iReady-Inspired Format – Structured for guided lessons, independent work, or small group instruction.
⭐ Versatile Use – Perfect for literacy centers, whole-class lessons, test prep, or independent practice.
⭐ Test Prep Ready – Supports AIR, PARCC, PSSA, STAAR, and other standardized tests.
⭐ Easy to Adapt – Works for enrichment with advanced readers or remediation for students needing extra practice.

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Differentiation for Every Grade

This Thanksgiving Context Clues resource is flexible for a range of learners. For 2nd-grade readers or those struggling with reading, focus on the anchor chart, guided sentence practice, and one scaffolded passage at a time, encouraging verbal discussion and highlighting clues together. For 6th-grade or advanced students, challenge them with all passages, multiple context clues per sentence, and text-evidence justification, turning the Target Text into a higher-order thinking exercise. These strategies make the resource easy to adapt for enrichment, remediation, or test prep, ensuring all students can strengthen their context clue skills.

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✨ Make Reading Practice Fun This Fall
Allow your students to celebrate the season while developing essential reading skills, vocabulary, and strategies for identifying context clues. This Thanksgiving, turn learning into a feast of fun and knowledge!

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