Context Clue Meanings

This worksheet supports students in Grades 2, 3, and 4 as they build vocabulary skills by using context clues to determine word meaning. After reading a short summary of Rapunzel, students infer the meanings of the words tower, wicked, and enchanted by examining surrounding details in the text. They write definitions in their own words and cite the specific clues that helped them, reinforcing comprehension and independent word-solving strategies.

Skills Reinforced

• Vocabulary & Context Clues (Grades 2-4) – Use surrounding words and sentences to infer meaning.
• Determining Word Meaning from Text – Understand unfamiliar vocabulary without relying on a dictionary.
• Reading Comprehension – Demonstrate understanding of how words function within a story.
• Using Evidence from Context – Identify and explain the clues that support each definition.

Instructional Support

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with early elementary ELA standards.
• Student-Friendly Vocabulary Focus – Uses familiar fairy tale content to build confidence.
• Definition + Evidence Structure – Encourages clear thinking by pairing meaning with textual support.
• Reflection Prompt Included – Reinforces why context clues are important for strong reading skills.
• Low-Prep Printable – Easy to use for classroom instruction, literacy centers, independent practice, or homeschool learning.

This context clue meanings worksheet helps students become more confident, independent readers by teaching them how to unlock word meaning using the text itself. By practicing with Rapunzel, learners strengthen vocabulary development, comprehension, and evidence-based thinking. It’s a simple, effective resource for supporting early reading growth in both classroom and homeschool settings.

This worksheet is part of our children’s stories worksheets collection.