Vocabulary Strategy: Context Clues
What I Did:
Today, I tried using context clues to learn new words while reading an article
about global politics. Instead of looking up every unfamiliar word immediately,
I tried to guess its meaning from the surrounding sentences and overall
context. Afterward, I checked the dictionary to confirm whether my guesses were
correct.
Did It Work?
Yes, this strategy worked really well for me because it kept my reading flow
natural. I was able to understand most words without constant interruption, and
it made me more confident in figuring out meanings on my own.
New Words I Learned:
Bilateral – involving two parties, especially countries.
Consensus – general agreement among a group.
Preliminary – something done in preparation for a more important event or action.
Reflection:
Using context clues helped me become more independent as a reader. I plan to
keep practicing this strategy daily to strengthen my vocabulary naturally
through reading.