Standard: CC.1.2.4.F, CC.1.2.4.J. CC.1.2.4.K, CC.1.3.4.F, CC.1.3.4.I, CC.1.3.4.J, E04.A-V.4.1.1, E04.B-V.4.1.1
Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase, including words or phrases that allude to significant characters found in literature (e.g., Herculean effort).
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as
clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph).
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases used in a text.
I can...
Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Use affixes and roots to determine the meaning of a word in text.
Explain the meaning of words related to the content I am reading about.
LEARNING SCALE
With help, the student demonstrates partial success at 2.0 and 3.0.
I can state that context clues are: synonyms, antonyms, definitions, and examples in the text.
I can explain the meaning of affixes and roots.
I can identify roots or affixes in a word.
I can use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
I can use affixes and roots to determine the meaning of a word in text.
I can explain the meaning of words related to the content I am reading about.
SUPPORTING RESOURCES