Organizing Idea
VOCABULARY 3: Students analyze new words and morphemes to enhance vocabulary.
GR. 3 - ORGANIZING IDEA: VOCABULARY
Communication and comprehension are improved by understanding word meaning and structures.
Guiding Question: How can building vocabulary and understanding morphology support language use and comprehension?
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Learning Outcome: Students analyze new words and morphemes to enhance vocabulary. |
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The meaning of a word can change when used in a different context.
Language involves phrases with literal and figurative meanings that can be used to enhance communication.
Figurative language includes
Imagery is when words or phrases describe ideas or things that can be used to enhance communication.
Hyperbole is when words or phrases are used to exaggerate meaning.
A simile compares two unlike things using like or as. |
Vocabulary knowledge can be supported and developed through literacy interactions and experiences. |
Use tier 2 words in a variety of literacy contexts.
Develop tier 3 vocabulary through content-area learning.
Engage with texts that include more sophisticated concepts and ideas expressed through expanded vocabulary.
Integrate knowledge of vocabulary across multiple literacy contexts.
Recognize and use figurative language in oral and written language.
Analyze and use synonyms, antonyms, homophones, homographs, and words with multiple meanings in a variety of texts. |
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Morphemes include
A base is a word or word part that has meaning and to which an affix can be added.
An affix is a letter ro group of letters that comes at the beginning (prefix) or ending (suffix) of a word and has a meaning of its own.
Prefixes, including <re>, <un>, <in>, <dis>, <non>, <mis>, <mal>, <sub>, and <super>, are morphemes that change the meaning of words when added to the beginning of a base.
Suffixes, including <ly>, are morphemes that form adverbs and change the meaning of words when added to the ending of a base.
Suffixes, including <er>, <or>, <ar>, and <ist>, are morphemes that change the meaning of words when added to the ending of a base. |
The study of words and how they are formed (morphology) can support development of vocabulary and enhance comprehension. |
Analyze bases and affixes for meaning.
Recognize and use suffixes to form adverbs that describe a specific manner, period of time, or order.
Recognize and use suffixes to name a person that does something.
Analyze frequently used compound words and their meanings.
Distinguish syllables in words. |
