Grade 6 Context Clues Worksheet

Master academic vocabulary and subject-specific terminology using advanced context clues.

📖 Learning Goals

Students learn to interpret academic vocabulary across disciplines using multiple context clue strategies and word structure analysis.

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Exercise 1

Academic

The scientist's hypothesis, or educated guess about what would happen in the experiment, was proven correct when the results matched her predictions. Her careful methodology ensured reliable data.

What is a hypothesis?

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Exercise 2

Word Structure

The autobiography detailed the author's own life story, from childhood through adulthood, written entirely from her personal perspective.

What does "autobiography" mean?

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Exercise 3

Social Studies

The diverse ecosystem of the rainforest includes thousands of species of plants, animals, insects, and microorganisms, all interacting within this complex environment.

What is an ecosystem?

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Exercise 4

Literary

The protagonist's internal conflict between duty and desire created tension throughout the novel. This psychological struggle drove the plot forward more than any external action.

What is an internal conflict?

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Exercise 5

Scientific

The catalyst sped up the chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. By lowering the activation energy needed, it allowed the reaction to proceed more quickly.

What does a catalyst do?

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Exercise 6

Inference

The medieval castle's fortifications included thick stone walls, a moat, and a drawbridge—all designed to make the structure virtually impregnable to enemy attacks.

What does "impregnable" mean?

Middle School Reading Strategies

📚 Academic Language

Recognize formal vocabulary used across subjects

🔍 Word Parts

Use prefixes, suffixes, and roots to determine meaning

🧠 Subject Context

Consider the subject area when interpreting vocabulary

📖 Multiple Meanings

Understand words can have different meanings in different contexts