English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 11-12
Strand - Writing
Cluster - Production and Distribution of Writing
[W.11-12.5.b] - Demonstrate the ability to choose and use appropriate vocabulary (as described in Language Standards 4-6 up to and including grades 11-12).
- Vocabulary
Words known or used by a person or group, representing concepts or ideas and meanings mutually understood; also, all the words of a language. See Academic language/vocabulary, Domain-specific language/vocabulary.
[L.11-12.4] -
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple- meaning words and phrases based on grades 11-12 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
[L.11-12.5] -
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
[L.11-12.6] -
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; independently research words and gather vocabulary knowledge. (See grades 11-12 Reading Literature Standard 4 and Reading Informational Text Standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grades 11-12 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)