ELA.7.L.3
PriorityStudents determine the meaning of and use new and multiple-meaning words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and viewing.
- a.Determine the meaning of words and phrases by using context, roots, affixes, and reference materials strategically.
- b.Use discipline-specific and academic vocabulary accurately across contexts.
- c.Distinguish among related words and phrases to communicate precise and nuanced meaning.
Common Core: RI.7.4 L.7.1 L.7.3 L.7.4 L.7.4a L.7.4b L.7.4c L.7.4d L.7.6
ResourcesWIDAOSPI
WIDA language connections2
Inform · Interpretivelistening, reading and viewing
ELD-LA.6-8.Inform.Interpretive · Language for Language Arts, Grades 6-8
Interpret informational texts in language arts by…
- Analyzing observations and descriptions in textual evidence for key attributes, qualities, characteristics, activities, and behaviors
- Evaluating the impact of author’s key word choices over the course of a text
Explain · Expressivespeaking, writing and representing
ELD-SC.6-8.Explain.Expressive · Language for Science, Grades 6-8
Construct scientific explanations that…
- Describe valid and reliable evidence from sources about a phenomenon
- Establish neutral or objective stance in how results are communicated
OSPI's example connections to the WIDA ELD Standards Framework. How to read these
From OSPI
Smarter Balanced interim assessment
- Word Meanings and Language Use (Literary)
- Target 3, items 1, 3, 7
- Language and Vocabulary Use
- Writing Target 8, items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
- Word Meanings and Language Use (Informational)
- Target 10, items 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9