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

ELA21.3.14b

Determine meaning of words using antonyms as a clue.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

  • Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings.
  • The meaning of an unfamiliar word can be identified using antonyms.

Skills

  • Use antonyms as a clue to interpret word meaning.

Understanding

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

Vocabulary

  • Determine
  • Antonyms
  • Clue
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