Academic Standard
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 5 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Initiative:
Tennessee State Standards
Framework:
English/Language Arts
Type:
Standard
Code:
TSS.ELA.5.FL.VA.7a
Grade range:
5
Groupings:
Cornerstone = Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and...
Cornerstone = Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and...
Component
Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.
Consult reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.
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Academic Lesson
ELA / Literacy
Grades 4 - 5
ELA / Literacy
Grades 3 - 12
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