Today, I tried the context clues strategy to build my vocabulary. When I encountered unfamiliar words while reading an article, I didn’t immediately check the dictionary. Instead, I looked at the words and sentences around the unfamiliar word to guess its meaning. For example, I came across the word “resilient” and understood from the context that it meant being strong or able to recover quickly. Later, I confirmed the meaning in the dictionary, and I was correct. This strategy worked for me because it helped me stay focused on the reading while still learning new words naturally. The new words I learned today were resilient and innovative. I will continue to use this strategy because it makes learning vocabulary easier and more meaningful.
