Title: Multiple Meanings Game
Description: In this activity each student will have a card on which a word's meaning is written. The object of the game is for each student to identify the word that goes with the meaning on his/her card; then the student must find the classmate who holds a card that has another meaning for the same word.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: YouTube: Context Clues Song
Description: This YouTube video provides the definition and an example of using context clues.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: RHL School - Antonyms
Description: Students use context to determine antonyms.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: Word Meanings from Context
Description: Students are asked to use the words in the sentences to help them choose the best meaning or synonym for each highlighted word. There are five sample problems for students to complete.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: Kid Port - Compounds
Description: Students select the word that makes a compound word with the given word.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Scholastic - Multiple Meaning Words
Description: This page presents sample teacher think-alouds that help students to address multiple meaning word questions.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: A to Z Teacher Stuff - Context Clues
Description: This teacher chat includes ideas for teaching context clues.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: Mi Kids - Antonyms
Description: This page contains an on-line antonym matching game.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (0) 40: With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings. [L.K.5]
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Same Difference
Description: Interactive game where students click a word, then click the word that is a synonym (means the same) or an antonym (means the opposite).
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (0) 40: With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings. [L.K.5]
[ELA2010] (1) 40: With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. [L.1.5]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Words in Context
Description: This fast-paced interactive game helps students practice using context clues to determine word meanings.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Multiple Meaning Words
Description: This page contains lists of multiple meaning words with sample sentences for each meaning.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: RHL School - Context
Description: Printable worksheets to practice identifying word meanings from context.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: RHL School - Antonyms
Description: Students use context to determine antonyms.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: Word Meanings from Context
Description: Students are asked to use the words in the sentences to help them choose the best meaning or synonym for each highlighted word. There are five sample problems for students to complete.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: Recognize Synonyms
Description: This page helps students recognize synonyms.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Jan Brett - Compound Words
Description: Students create compound words.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Mi Kids - Antonyms
Description: This page contains an on-line antonym matching game.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (0) 40: With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings. [L.K.5]
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Same Difference
Description: Interactive game where students click a word, then click the word that is a synonym (means the same) or an antonym (means the opposite).
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (0) 40: With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings. [L.K.5]
[ELA2010] (1) 40: With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. [L.1.5]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Context Clues PowerPoint
Description: This PowerPoint presentation explains context clues and gives practice examples. This resource could be used as a model for developing a lesson appropriate for students on extended standards.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Carl's Corner - Antonym Alley
Description: This page contains worksheets on antonyms.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 40: With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. [L.1.5]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Carl's Corner - Synonyms
Description: This page contains synonym word lists, word puzzles and a synonym book.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 40: With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. [L.1.5]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Dolch Word Lists
Description: This page contains a variety of pdf, Word, and PowerPoint documents using Dolch word lists.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: Scholastic - Multiple Meaning Words
Description: This page presents sample teacher think-alouds that help students to address multiple meaning word questions.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: Word Study Skills - Multiple-Meaning Words
Description: This page contains teaching materials, practice sheets, and interactive practice using multiple meaning words.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]
[ELA2010] (3) 40: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 3 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.3.4]

Title: Words in Context
Description: This fast-paced interactive game helps students practice using context clues to determine word meanings.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]

Title: Kids Pages - Flashcards
Description: This Web site contains 68 flashcards with vocabulary and pictures for different categories of words.
Standard(s):
[ELA2010] (0) 22: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. [RF.K.3]
[ELA2010] (0) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content. [L.K.4]
[ELA2010] (1) 22: Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. [RF.1.3]
[ELA2010] (1) 39: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 1 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.1.4]
[ELA2010] (2) 38: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. [L.2.4]