The student will expand understanding and use of word meanings. 2.2 a) Increase listening and speaking vocabularies. b) Use words that reflect a growing range of interests and knowledge. c) Clarify and explain words and ideas orally. d) Identify and use synonyms and antonyms. e) Use vocabulary from other content areas. ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARD ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PROCESSES UNDERSTANDINGS (Teacher Notes) The intent of this standard is that students will All students should To be successful with this standard, students are expected to expand understanding and use of word understand that specific listen to and discuss a variety of texts. meanings through the use of a variety of texts vocabulary helps explain and that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning use appropriate descriptive language to express ideas, opinions, and clarify ideas. for English, history and social science, science, feelings. and mathematics. use language to categorize objects, people, places, or events. Teachers will provide opportunities for students explain the meanings of words within the context of how they are used. to use antonyms, synonyms, and descriptive language to explain and clarify ideas. ask questions to clarify or gain further information. Growth in oral language aids in the recognize when two or more different words are being used orally to mean development of fluency, vocabulary, and contrasting or opposite things. comprehension. recognize when different words are being used orally to mean the same or similar things. use synonyms and antonyms in oral communication. use specific content area vocabulary in discussions.
2.2 The student will expand understanding and use of word meanings. a) Increase listening and speaking vocabularies. b) Use words that reflect a growing range of interests and knowledge. c) Clarify and explain words and ideas orally. d) Identify and use synonyms and antonyms. e) Use vocabulary from other content areas. UNDERSTANDING THE STANDARD (Teacher Notes) ESSENTIAL UNDERSTANDINGS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PROCESSES The intent of this standard is that students will expand understanding and use of word meanings through the use of a variety of texts that reflect the Virginia Standards of Learning for English, history and social science, science, and mathematics. Teachers will provide opportunities for students to use antonyms, synonyms, and descriptive language to explain and clarify ideas. Growth in oral language aids in the development of fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. All students should understand that specific vocabulary helps explain and clarify ideas. To be successful with this standard, students are expected to listen to and discuss a variety of texts. use appropriate descriptive language to express ideas, opinions, and feelings. use language to categorize objects, people, places, or events. explain the meanings of words within the context of how they are used. ask questions to clarify or gain further information. recognize when two or more different words are being used orally to mean contrasting or opposite things. recognize when different words are being used orally to mean the same or similar things. use synonyms and antonyms in oral communication. use specific content area vocabulary in discussions.
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