Learning how to determine the meaning of new words and phrases is an important skill for developing readers. These task cards are a helpful way to review and reinforce word analysis strategies as fourth grade students expand their vocabularies.

Print and laminate this set to use in reading centers, early finisher activities, morning work, exit tickets, or review games with partners, small groups, or the whole class!

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Skills Practiced:

SOL 4.4a: use context to clarify meanings of unfamiliar words

SOL 4.4b: use knowledge of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and homophones to determine the meaning of new words

SOL 4.4c: use word-reference materials (such as the glossary, dictionary, and thesaurus)

This task card set includes:

• 20 printable task cards
• 20 digital task cards on the Boom Learning™ website
• student recording sheet
• answer key
• directions for preparation and use

Recommended Grade Levels: 4, 5

Number of Pages: 8, plus 20 Boom cards

Supported Standards: Virginia English SOL 4.4

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