Question

use context clues to find the meaning of the underlined word. the students created a writing strategy, or plan of action, to write clear, easy - to - read, focused essays. difficult living things plan of action

Explanation:

The sentence uses "or" to provide a direct definition clue for the underlined word (implied to be "strategy"). The phrase following "or" is "plan of action", which directly explains the meaning.

Answer:

plan of action