41. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and X X X X words and phrases based on Grade 4 reading and choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.4.4] content, a. Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. [L.4.4a] b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, [L.4.4b] photograph, autograph). c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. [L.4.4c] 42. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word X X X X relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [L.4.5] a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as in context. [L.4.5a] pretty as a picture) b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [L.4.5b] c. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). [L.4.5c] 43. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic X X X X and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., stammered) wildlife, and when discussing animal conservation, endangered preservation). [L.4.6]
41. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and words and phrases based on Grade 4 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. [L.4.4] a. Use context (e.g., definitions, examples, or restatements in text) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. [L.4.4a] b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., telegraph, photograph, autograph). [L.4.4b] c. Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation and determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases. [L.4.4c] X X X X 42. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. [L.4.5] a. Explain the meaning of simple similes and metaphors (e.g., as pretty as a picture) in context. [L.4.5a] b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs. [L.4.5b] c. Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms). [L.4.5c] X X X X 43. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, including those that signal precise actions, emotions, or states of being (e.g., quizzed, whined, stammered) and that are basic to a particular topic (e.g., wildlife, conservation, and endangered when discussing animal preservation). [L.4.6] X X X X
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