Context Clues
"Today, I tried the strategy of using finding new word to build my vocabulary. While reading a short story, I found some difficult words, but I tried to guess their meanings from the surrounding sentences instead of using a dictionary right away. This strategy worked well for me because it helped me understand the story better and improved my thinking skills. Two new words I learned today are 'dilapidated' (ruins) and 'stoic' (no emotion with pain or happy