Unpacked Content
Knowledge
Students know:
- Academic vocabulary is language that is more formal than spoken language.
- Domain-specific vocabulary refers to words that are used specifically in school subject areas, like math, science, and social studies.
- Academic, domain-specific vocabulary words should be used in writing to clearly communicate ideas.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Use second grade-level academic and domain-specific vocabulary words in writing.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- Using academic and domain-specific vocabulary words in writing makes their writing more interesting and helps to clearly communicate their message.
Vocabulary
- Academic vocabulary
- Domain-specific vocabulary
