Clue Hunter Slides
Word Detective Routine
Grade 2 Reading
Reading Superpower
Hunt for Context Clues
We can find the meaning of new words by looking at the clues right next to them in the sentence.
1
Spot Word
2
Hunt Clues
3
Solve Meaning
Today's Schedule
Follow our 4 steps together
Step by Step
1
Learn Rule
See how clue hunting works
2
Teacher Model
Watch the teacher solve two words
3
Try Together
Find clues with teacher help
4
Your Turn
Pick the right word meaning
We do one step at a time. It is okay to ask for help!
Our 3 Clue Steps
Use these colors every time you read
Detective Anchor Chart
Step 1
Spot Mystery Word
Find the word you do not know. Mark it in purple.
Example: gigantic
Step 2
Hunt Clue Words
Look before and after the word. What hints did the author give?
Example: taller than trees
Step 3
Solve Meaning
Put the clues together. Think: what simple word fits?
Meaning: Very big!
Remember: The sentence always gives you hints!
Teacher Model 1
Let's Read Together
Watch & Listen
Sentence:
"The elephant was gigantic, taller than the green trees."
1. Mystery Word
gigantic
What does it mean?
2. Sentence Clues
"taller than the green trees"
Trees are very tall!
3. Meaning Solved
Very, very BIG
Huge size
The words "taller than the green trees" tell me that gigantic means huge!
Teacher Model 2
Finding Winter Clues
Watch & Listen
Sentence:
"The wind was frigid, so Ben wore his heavy winter coat and mittens."
1. Mystery Word
frigid
What does it mean?
2. Sentence Clues
"coat and mittens"
We wear mittens when cold!
3. Meaning Solved
Very, very COLD
Freezing weather
Ben needed a heavy winter coat and mittens. That means frigid means freezing cold!
Try Together 1
What Does It Mean?
We Do Together
Sentence:
"After running in the hot sun, Mia felt parched, so she drank two big cups of water."
Look at the clues: "hot sun" and "drank two cups of water"
A
Very thirsty
Needs water to drink
B
Very sleepy
Ready to take a nap
Clue Check: Mia drank two big cups of water because she was thirsty!
Try Together 2
Find the Clues for the Puppy
We Do Together
Sentence:
"The puppy played tag all afternoon. Now he is exhausted and fell fast asleep."
Look at the clues: "played all afternoon" and "fast asleep"
A
Full of energy
Wants to keep jumping
B
Very, very tired
No energy left to play
Clue Check: Playing all day made the puppy fall fast asleep!
Your Turn 1
You Are the Detective!
Student Solve
Read the sentence:
"Sam was delighted when he opened his birthday present and smiled big."
What does delighted mean? Point to your answer:
1
Super Happy
Full of smiles and joy
2
Mad or Grumpy
Frowning and upset
Clue hint: Did opening a present make Sam frown or smile big?
Your Turn 2
Check the Kitten Clues
Student Solve
Read the sentence:
"The kitten was cautious as she walked slowly across the slippery wet floor."
What does cautious mean? Point to your answer:
1
Careful and slow
Watching each step
2
Fast and wild
Running without looking
Clue hint: The kitten walked slowly on the slippery floor!
Lesson Complete!
Super Detective
Great Job Word Detective!
Whenever you see an unfamiliar word in a story, remember your 3 steps:
1
Spot Mystery Word
Find the tricky word
2
Hunt Clue Words
Read the hints around it
3
Solve Meaning
Pick what makes sense
You can use context clues anytime you read a book!