L.2.4.a
Description:
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies.
Use sentence‐level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Maps to Reading Plus skills:
4A, 4A
Exemplars
4A: Interpreting Word Meaning
4A: Interpreting Word Meaning
Description:
Interpreting Word Meaning
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
B-59
B-59
Grade level: 2
Word count: 975 words
Author: Anonymous
Synopsis: Long ago, people created stories to explain unusual things they saw in nature. This old story offers an unsual explanation about where fish go on cold days.
Excerpt:
The sunfish rubbed two sticks together, but he could not produce even one spark.
Question:
Read this part from the selection. The word "produce" means
- create.
- think about.
- become warm.
- destroy.
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Choose a selection that included some unfamiliar vocabulary. Replace the unfamiliar words with synonyms that are easier to understand yet still convey the same meaning.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions
4A: Interpreting Word Meaning
4A: Interpreting Word Meaning
Description:
Interpreting Word Meaning
SeeReader
✓ standard met
Selection:
B-16
B-16
Grade level: 2
Word count: 964 words
Author: Lionel Beasley
Synopsis: Venus and Serena Williams changed the world of tennis.
Excerpt:
The family lived in a tough neighborhood. The tennis court near their house wasn't like one you might see on TV.
Question:
Read this part from the selection. What does the word "tough" mean here?
- dangerous and rough
- sturdy and hard to break
- not willing to change
- calm and quiet
Writing
✓ standard met
Writing prompt:
Choose a selection you read that included some unfamiliar vocabulary. Describe how you used context clues to figure out what the words meant.
Evaluator
Organization:
Certica Solutions