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English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 6

Strand - Reading Informational Text

Cluster - Craft and Structure

[RI.6.4] - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; explain how word choice affects meaning and tone. (See grade 6 Language standards 4-6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)

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    Predecessor Standards:

    • RI.5.4
      Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area. (See grade 5 Language Standards 4-6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)

    Successor Standards:

    • RI.7.4
      Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone. (See grade 7 Language Standards 4-6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)

    Same Level Standards:

    • L.6.4
      Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
    • L.6.5
      Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
    • L.6.6
      Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; independently research words and gather vocabulary knowledge. (See grade 6 Reading Literature Standard 4 and Reading Informational Text Standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 6 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)