ENG1.ELAR.2.A

Use print or digital resources such as glossaries or technical dictionaries to clarify and validate understanding of the precise and appropriate meaning of technical or discipline-based vocabulary.

English I · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017

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Vocabulary
print resourcesdigital resourcesglossariestechnical dictionariesunderstandingmeaningtechnical vocabularydiscipline-based vocabulary
Skills
  • use (print resources to clarify and validate understanding) #dok2
  • use (digital resources to clarify and validate understanding) #dok2
  • clarify (the precise and appropriate meaning of technical or discipline-based vocabulary) #dok2
  • validate (understanding of technical or discipline-based vocabulary) #dok2
  • select (appropriate resource for determining vocabulary meaning) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify glossaries or technical dictionaries in print or digital form. #dok1
  • I can recognize technical or discipline-based vocabulary words. #dok1
  • I can use print and digital glossaries to find meanings of technical vocabulary. #dok2
  • I can clarify the precise meaning of discipline-based vocabulary using multiple resources. #dok2
  • I can validate my understanding of technical vocabulary by checking multiple sources. #dok2
  • I can select the most effective resource to determine the meaning of a technical term in context. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • Students can effectively clarify and validate the meanings of technical or discipline-based vocabulary using print and digital resources.
  • Proficiency with tools like glossaries and technical dictionaries enhances students' understanding and accurate communication of specialized vocabulary.
Essential Questions
  • Why is it important to use both print and digital resources to clarify vocabulary?
  • How do glossaries and technical dictionaries help us understand specialized vocabulary?
  • What strategies can you use to validate your understanding of a technical term?
  • How can choosing the right resource affect the accuracy of your vocabulary usage?
  • What are some challenges you might face when determining the meaning of discipline-based vocabulary?