ELA21.3.14a

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.14a

Determine meaning of words using synonyms in context.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Synonyms are words that have similar meanings.
  • The meaning of an unfamiliar word can be identified using synonyms.

Skills

  • Use synonyms to interpret word meaning in context.

Understanding

  • Synonyms are words that have similar meanings, and they can be used to determine the meaning of a new vocabulary word.

Vocabulary

  • Determine
  • Synonyms
  • Context
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