Context Clues Worksheet for Halloween with Print and Digital Options

Your students will read six stories related to Halloween. To answer the seventeen multiple-choice questions, they will need to use context clues to decipher the meaning of a word. Words include: specter, domicile, predilection, penchant, loathe, intrepid, eschew, foiled, abashed, copious, tepid, abashed, culled, obstreperous, and emanating.

I created this because I have found that not only my ELL's, but the vast majority of students at my school struggle with this type of question on multiple-choice tests.

Most of the questions are:

Which word or phrase means about the same as _____ as it is used in this passage?

The remaining questions are:

Which word or phrase most helps the reader determine the meaning of _______?

This worksheet can be printed back-to-back. An answer key is included.

********This resource is available in three formats:

1. Traditional Printables- Print the PDF and distribute the pencil-and-paper worksheet.
2. Easel Activity- Students complete this digital version of the activity on a device. It contains 18 slides. Students read each passage and answer each multiple-choice question related to the meaning of underlined words. This activity is self-checking, so students receive immediate feedback. On the last slide, students determine how many slides they answered correctly. Then, they choose 1-3 Halloween stickers (based on how many correct answers they had), and drag them to their water bottle.
3. Easel Assessment- Students complete this self-grading quiz on a device, as well. After reading a passage, students select the meaning of the underlined word from a list of four possible answer choices. With this option, the teacher chooses whether or not his or her students receive immediate feedback.

Check out my other Halloween products:

Halloween Readers’ Theater BUNDLE (a set of 3 scripts including 25-28 parts!)

I have several more items related to context clues available in my store. (Just click on the links below to take a peek!)

Context Clues Powerpoint

Context Clues Foldable Craftivities and Worksheet (3 files)

Context Clues Poster Set

Context Clues Task Cards (includes gamelike answer sheet!)

Context Clues Worksheet Packet focusing on the 5 types of clues

Context Clues Magnifying Glass Craftivity

Context Clues Task Cards (focusing on character trait words)

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