CRSS.ELAR.2.F
Use context to determine meanings of words and phrases such as figurative language, idiomatic expressions, homonyms, and technical vocabulary.
College Readiness and Study Skills · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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contextmeaningswordsphrasesfigurative languageidiomatic expressionshomonymstechnical vocabulary
Skills
- use (context clues to determine meanings of words and phrases) #dok2
- identify (figurative language, idiomatic expressions, homonyms, and technical vocabulary in texts) #dok1
- interpret (meanings of words and phrases using context) #dok2
- analyze (how context changes the meaning of specific words or phrases) #dok3
- differentiate (between literal and figurative meaning in context) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify figurative language, idiomatic expressions, homonyms, and technical vocabulary in a text. #dok1
- I can use context clues to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases. #dok2
- I can interpret the meaning of idiomatic expressions based on their use in context. #dok2
- I can differentiate between literal and figurative meanings within sentences. #dok2
- I can analyze how the context of a sentence or passage changes the meaning of a word or phrase. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Context plays a critical role in determining the meaning of words and phrases, especially when words have multiple or non-literal meanings.
- Understanding a variety of language forms—figurative, idiomatic, technical—is essential for effective comprehension across subjects.
Essential Questions
- How does context help us determine the meaning of unfamiliar words or expressions?
- Why is it important to distinguish between literal and figurative meanings in a text?
- What strategies can readers use to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar language, such as idioms or technical terms?
- How can understanding technical vocabulary impact our comprehension of subject-specific texts?
- In what ways can the meaning of a word or phrase change depending on where and how it is used?