HS ELA Guide

Unpacked Standard

Reading Literature 11-12.9

RL.11-12.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. (RL & RI) a. Analyze patterns of word changes that indicate di ff erent meanings or parts of speech. b. Determine and consult appropriate reference materials, to find the pronunciation of a word, its precise meaning, its part of speech, its etymology including Greek or Latin a ffi xes and roots, and its usage.

*text in blue indicates new elements for your current grade-level CONCEPTS (Nouns) SKILLS (Verbs) ● Multiple-meaning words and phrases ● Range of strategies ● Patterns of word changes ● Meanings ● Parts of speech ● Reference materials ● Pronunciation ● Precise meaning ● Etymology ● Determine ● Clarify ● Choosing ● Analyze ● Consult

● Greek or Latin affxes ● Greek or Latin roots ● Usage

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Examples

Learning Intention: I am learning to determine or clarify unknown and multi-meaning words and phrases using a variety of strategies. Success Criteria: I know I’ll have it when, ● I can identify unknown words and phrases and choose a strategy to use to determine the meaning. ● I can clarify the meaning of words and phrases that have multiple meanings and choose a strategy to use to determine the meaning. ● I can analyze patterns of word changes or parts of speech that indicate different meanings. ● I can consult reference materials (digital or print dictionaries, thesaurus, glossary, etc.) to learn about words and phrases. Learning Progression Example 1. Identify unknown or multi-meaning words in a text. 2. Know of a variety of reference materials you could access to learn more about words and phrases. 3. Determine the best place to go to learn more about the word or phrase. 4. Know and understand word patterns and parts of speech. Use them to alter the meaning of words. 5. Analyze why an author might use certain word patterns or parts of speech in their writing.

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