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Foundational Skills & Vocabulary

Print Concepts, Phonics, and Word Recognition

Print Concepts, Phonics, and Word Recognition: Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print. Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words: segment syllables, blend sounds, identify common prefixes and derivational suffixes, use knowledge of syllabication patterns and morphology, know common vowel-team conventions for representing long vowel sounds.

Context Clues and Reference

Context Clues and Reference: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate. Acquire grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

Word Relationships and Nuance

Word Relationships and Nuance: Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonyms, antonyms, homographs, cause/effect, part/whole, item/category, analogy) to better understand each of the words. Acquire grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases.

Information on this page comes from documentation provided by Northwest Education Association (NWEA)