ELA21.2.16
Describe word relationships and nuances in word meanings, including relating them to their opposites and distinguishing shades of meaning in similar or related words.
Describe word relationships and nuances in word meanings, including relating them to their opposites and distinguishing shades of meaning in similar or related words.
Unpacked Content
UP:ELA21.2.16
Vocabulary
- Describe
- Word relationships
- Nuances
- Opposites
- Distinguishing
- Shades of meaning
- Similar words
- Related words
Knowledge
Students know:
- Word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Describe how the meaning of words are alike or different.
- Describe the nuances of words that have different shades of meaning (example: happy vs. ecstatic).
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Writers and speakers should carefully select words to convey specific meanings, ideas, and relationships.
- Words have relationships with others and that words have subtle differences that can be distinguished within text.
