CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.5.b

Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).

Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

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

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

Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.

Distinguish shades of meaning among related words that describe states of mind or degrees of certainty (e.g., knew, believed, suspected, heard, wondered).

Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).

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

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

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.