Clue Catcher Strategies for Using Context Clues 1.0.4

Reviewed by SmartAppsForKids: 4-Star Review! “This application effectively teaches the essential skill of understanding word meanings through contextual clues.”

Reviewed by OMazing Kids: “I appreciate the clean and intuitive interface, structured scaffolding, extensive vocabulary range, navigation arrows for easy skipping, and the ability to set up multiple user profiles.”

Reviewed by Speech Musings: "What stands out about this app is its emphasis on teaching rather than merely testing, which is a common limitation in many similar tools."

Reviewed by Teachers With Apps: "...addresses a significant gap by supporting students in developing vocabulary skills through context clues and inference strategies."

Reviewed by BestAppsforKids.com: "Clue Catcher provides instruction in a crucial skill area and does so with a high-quality approach."

Reviewed by BestAppsforKids.org: "Clue Catcher is a robust resource suitable for both home and classroom environments."

Clue Catcher serves as an effective educational resource for parents and teachers aiming to develop students’ inferencing abilities necessary for using context to determine word meanings. The application offers multiple opportunities for learning and practicing strategies that foster comprehension skills. Students learn to identify key words and phrases that contribute meaningfully to understanding unfamiliar vocabulary. Designed to span elementary through secondary grade levels (3rd to 10th grade), it supports differentiated instruction aligned with Response-to-Intervention (RTI) frameworks and Individualized Education Program (IEP) objectives. Speech-Language Pathologists, Reading Specialists, Special Educators, ENL Teachers, and Classroom Teachers will find this tool valuable for enhancing comprehension and communication skills.

Clue Catcher allows users to:

• View target words both in isolation and within rich, contextual sentences
• Highlight keywords that aid in generating accurate definitions
• Select 'Think Clue' prompts to foster higher-order critical thinking and personal connection to words
• Choose the best answer from three options
• Monitor progress through tracking correct and incorrect responses for data collection
• Create individual profiles and assign grade-specific vocabulary lists
• Adjust grade levels as students’ skills develop
• Pause and resume sessions without losing data
• Support both group and individual instructional settings

Clue Catcher is available as a free download for iPad devices, including five words per grade level for initial exploration. Full access to complete grade-level data sets is available via in-app purchases, offered either individually or in discounted bundles.