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ACT Reading Standard 6 - Level 11
- Use context clues to determine the appropriate meaning of multiple-meaning words or phrases in uncomplicated passages
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Why choose this word?
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
Context clues
Roots
Suffix
Prefix
ABLE TO DO
Recognize unfamiliar words by using roots,
Prefixes, and suffixes
Instructional Strategies
Familiarize students with common suffixes and prefixes
Teach connotations and denotations: negative, positive, neutral associations and emotional overtones
- Puzzling (mildly confusing) vs. bewildered (hopelessly confusing)
Teach loaded and suggestive words
- Words that have especially strong positive or negative connotations (ecstatic, jubilant, hilarious) or (oppressive, dreary, melancholy)
List content vocabulary for a particular story; show relevancy
Assessment Strategies
Use new words in a competent sentence or paragraph
Demonstrate proficiency in literary vocabulary
Emulate style of a particular author
Resources
Root-a-Week Site Learning root words, pre- and suffixes
Lesson to teach denotation and connotation
