ENG2.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 II · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
Standard Unwrapping
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print resourcesdigital resourcesglossariestechnical dictionariesunderstandingmeaningtechnical vocabularydiscipline-based vocabulary
Skills
- use (print resources) #dok1
- use (digital resources) #dok1
- clarify (understanding of the meaning of technical or discipline-based vocabulary) #dok2
- validate (understanding of meaning using resources) #dok2
- determine (precise and appropriate meaning of vocabulary) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify and use print or digital resources such as glossaries and technical dictionaries. #dok1
- I can clarify and validate my understanding of precise and appropriate meanings of technical or discipline-based vocabulary using resources. #dok2
- I can select the best resource for understanding challenging vocabulary in a technical or discipline-based context. #dok2
- I can determine the most precise and appropriate meaning of a term using evidence from resources. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Accurate understanding of technical and discipline-specific vocabulary enhances comprehension and communication.
- Resources like glossaries and technical dictionaries are tools for clarifying and validating word meanings in various contexts.
Essential Questions
- How do print and digital resources help us understand the meaning of technical or discipline-based vocabulary?
- Why is it important to clarify and validate your understanding of challenging vocabulary?
- What strategies can you use when you encounter an unfamiliar technical or discipline-specific term?
- How do you determine which resource is most appropriate for finding a word’s meaning?
- How does understanding vocabulary precisely impact your comprehension of a text?