English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 5

ELA21.5.42

Consult print and digital reference materials to find the pronunciation and to determine or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases.

COS Examples

Examples: dictionaries, glossaries

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Knowledge

Students know:
  • Reference materials, such as dictionaries, can be used to find the proper pronunciations of key words and phrases.
  • Reference materials can also be used to learn or clarify the precise meaning of key words and phrases in writing.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use print and digital reference materials to identify correct pronunciations of words and phrases.
  • Use print and digital reference materials to learn or clarify the precise meaning of words and phrases in writing.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • They have tools to help them determine the correct pronunciation and precise meaning of important words and phrases.

Vocabulary

  • Print reference material
  • Digital reference material
  • Pronunciation
  • Clarify
  • Key words and phrases
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