Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.
Instruction on context clues; text chapter.
Objective: To teach the utility of context clues when reading.
Activity: Using overhead transparencies teacher presents concept of context clues. Sentence patterns of three sentences apiece are presented which lead students (1) to make an observation which leads (2) to a generalization which leads (3) to identifying clues for NAMES (capital letters, pronouns), PLACES (synonyms) and VOCABULARY (synonyms). Students read chapter in text which defines context clues.
