ELA21.1.11

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 1

ELA21.1.11
Utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, make connections to previously learned words, and relate new words to background knowledge.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

Academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary words.
Content-specific vocabulary refers to words used in different subjects learned in school such as reading, math, social studies, science.
New vocabulary words can be learned by relating them to previously learned words and background knowledge.

Skills

Students are able to:

Utilize grade-appropriate vocabulary.
Make connections to previous learned vocabulary words.
Relate new vocabulary words to background knowledge.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Their current vocabulary and background knowledge can help them determine the meaning of new vocabulary words.

Vocabulary

Utilize
Academic vocabulary
Content-specific vocabulary
Grade-level vocabulary
Connections
Relate
Background knowledge

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