Context | Handout for Teaching Context with C.H.I.P.S | Teaching Resource

Help your students deepen their understanding of how context shapes meaning with this engaging Exploring Context worksheet! Perfect for literature study units, this teaching resource is designed to support direct instruction by breaking down the complex concept of context into clear, manageable parts. 

This resource is well-suited for whole-class instruction, small group work, or independent practice and is an excellent tool for scaffolding literary analysis.

PERFECT FOR:

• Introducing or reviewing different types of context through the acronym 'CHIPS' (cultural, historical, ideological, personal & social context).
• Guiding discussion and annotation during reading
• Reinforcing understanding through active learning

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

1. Overview of what context means and how it shapes meaning
2. Color-coded tables breaking down the different types of context
3. A matching activity to consolidate students' understanding

This no-prep handout is a great addition to your teaching toolkit to support your students as they explore the deeper layers of meaning in the texts they study.