L.1.5

Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs differing in manner (e.g., look, peek, glance, stare, glare, scowl) and adjectives differing in intensity (e.g., large, gigantic) by defining or choosing them or by acting out the meanings.

Sort words into categories (e.g., colors, clothing) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.

Define words by category and by one or more key attributes (e.g., a duck is a bird that swims; a tiger is a large cat with stripes).

Identify real‐life connections between words and their use (e.g., note places at home that are cozy).

Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.

With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

With guidance and support from adults, demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.