Rare Word Sleuth

In this worksheet, students read short passages and determine the meaning of bolded rare vocabulary words using context clues. They write their inferred meanings on the provided lines and underline the textual clues that helped them. This activity builds important reading strategies by teaching students how to use surrounding sentences, tone, and descriptions to interpret unfamiliar words. It promotes critical thinking and strengthens comprehension by requiring careful attention to context. Students also expand their vocabulary as they interact with precise and expressive language in multiple sentence types.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Determining Meaning Using Context Clues

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Complex Texts

English Language Arts – Critical Thinking and Inference

This worksheet is part of our Rare Words Worksheets collection.