Standards with the same topic and subject but for other grades
Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings.
Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs describing the same general action (e.g., walk, march, strut, prance) by acting out the meanings.
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.
Demonstrate understanding of words by relating them to their opposites (antonyms) and to words with similar but not identical meanings (synonyms).
Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny).
Identify new meanings for familiar words and apply them accurately (e.g., knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
With guidance and support from adults, explore word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Demonstrate understanding of frequently occurring verbs and adjectives by relating them to their opposites (antonyms).
Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs) to better understand each of the words.