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English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 8

Strand - Language

Cluster - Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

[L.8.4] - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Resources:


  • Decode
    Analyze spoken or graphic symbols of a language in order to ascertain intended meaning.
  • Phrase
    Broadly, any short series of related words; grammatically, a series of related words that lacks either a subject or a predicate or both: for example, by the door or opening the box. See Clause.

Predecessor Standards:

  • L.7.4
    Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Successor Standards:

  • L.9-10.4
    Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 9–10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

Same Level Standards:

  • RL.8.4
    Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, or mood, including allusions and irony. (See grade 8 Language standards 4-6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)
  • RI.8.4
    Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. (See grade applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 1 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)
  • W.8.5.b
    Demonstrate the ability to use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary appropriately (as described in Language Standards 4-6 up to and including grade 8).
  • SL.8.4
    Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, volume, and pronunciation. (See grade 8 Language Standards 4-6 for specific expectations regarding vocabulary.)