Description

Ages: 8 and up

Grades: 3rd and up

Author: Rachele Ellsworth, M.S., CCC-SLP

Spot On! Context Clues

Solve the mystery of new words with instant-feedback technology!

Elevate your students’ reading comprehension and vocabulary with Spot On! Context Clues. This interactive set teaches students how to be “word detectives,” using the surrounding sentences to unlock the meaning of 100 Tier II vocabulary words. By mastering context clues, students build the independence needed to tackle complex texts without stopping to ask for a definition.

Vocabulary mastery made simple and interactive!

Using the Spot On! Pen (sold separately), students engage in a self-correcting learning experience. When they identify the correct meaning of a target word based on its context, they are rewarded with a green light and a positive phrase. This immediate reinforcement turns a challenging academic task into a motivating game, helping students internalize vocabulary strategies they can use in any subject.

Covers a wide range of academic targets:

• 100 Tier II Vocabulary Words: Focuses on high-frequency, academic words that are essential for success in literature and textbooks.

• Evidence-Based Strategies: Encourages students to look for synonyms, antonyms, and examples within the text to deduce meaning.

• Multiple-Choice Reasoning: Challenges students to evaluate three possible definitions and select the one that fits the context best.

• Double-Sided Variety: 50 cards provide 100 unique activities to ensure consistent practice and skill generalization.

How to Use:

1. The Investigation: Read the sentence or short paragraph on the card, paying close attention to the underlined Tier II word.

2. The Search for Clues: Look at the surrounding words. Ask the student, “Are there any other words here that help us understand what this one means?”

3. The Choice: Select the definition that best fits the sentence.

4. The Spot On! Moment: Touch the Spot On! Pen (sold separately) to the dot.

   • Green Light: “Spot on!” You solved the mystery of the word.

   • Red Light: Not quite—let’s look back at the clues in the sentence and try another option!

Includes:

50 Double-Sided Cards (5″ x 4″)

 100 Total Activities

 Self-Correcting Technology (Requires Spot On! Pen, sold separately)