Standards Map

English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 7

Strand - Language

Cluster - Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

[L.7.4] - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

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Resources:

• Decode
  Analyze spoken or graphic symbols of a language in order to ascertain intended meaning.

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Predecessor 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.

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Successor Standards:

• L.8.4
  Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.

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Same Level Standards:

• RL.7.4
  Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, or mood, including the impact of repeated use of particular images. (See grade 7 Language Standards 4-6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)
• 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.)
• W.7.5.b
  Demonstrate the ability to use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary appropriately (as described in Language Standards 4-6 up to and including grade 7).
• SL.7.4
  Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, volume, and pronunciation. (See grade 7 Language standards 4-6 for specific expectations regarding vocabulary.)