Standards AA/SA
Infer Word Meaning
KAA
• use some language from texts in personal context (e.g., join in chants, rhymes; use “storybook” words or phrases) SA • make simple inferences by drawing on the meaning of the complete text |
1AA• use obvious context clues, and background knowledge to understand word
meanings • Tell me what ___ (word from book) means. How did you know? SA • make some inferences that go beyond the obvious |
2AA• use context clues and background knowledge to explain the meaning of words and sentences
• Tell me what ___ (word from book) means. How did you know? SA • provide interpretations and connections (often beyond the obvious) supported by details and/or experiences |
3AA• use context clues and background knowledge to explain the meaning of new
vocabulary, as well as some simple descriptive/figurative words and sentences • What does this word mean? How do you know? • What does this expression mean? (i.e., simile or idiom) SA • provide responses that go beyond the obvious and support these with textual details |