Grade 6 · Reading · Lesson 7

Track unfamiliar words in a reading log

Skilled readers do not skip over words they do not know — they stop, look at the surrounding sentence for clues, and jot the word down. A reading log is a simple tool that turns every unfamiliar word into a learning opportunity. By keeping a log consistently, you build a personalised vocabulary bank drawn directly from the books you read.

What this lesson teaches

1Identify unfamiliar words while reading and pause to examine them in context
2Record each new word in a reading log using a consistent four-column format
3Name the type of context clue present and use it to infer the word’s meaning
4Review logged entries to build lasting vocabulary from independent reading

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