Context clues are at the core of a reading curriculum, especially in the intermediate grades. Here in Georgia, we see context clues addressed in the following standards:
Grade 3
Standard - ELA3R2
Grade 4
Standard - ELA4R4
Grade 5
Standard - ELA5R3
Standard - ELA5R4
Grade 6
Standard - ELA6R3
Grade 7
Standard - ELA7R2
Standard - ELA7R3
Grade 8
Standard - ELA8R3
For grades 6-8 middle school teachers can increase comprehension by the use of context clues, by using this lesson plan on Using Context Clues. And in an article by Trent Lorcher, he states the following, "Tired of the same boring context clues activities? I've got good news. Teaching context clues can be fun." Check out his Lesson Plan, Context Clues Challenge.
TeacherTube had the following video that can be used in whole group, small group, in a reading center or even for homework for reviewing context clues: