L.4
Description:
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple‐meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
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